[Bonus] Mid-Year Reflection: Have I Been Diligent?

Raise your hand if you have ever set a goal or intention at the beginning of the year and then promptly forgotten about it? Or maybe you got distracted and it simply got pushed to the side. This is where reflection comes in. Why is reflection so important? Why do we need to pause and take a look back? Trevor Hudson said that we don't learn from our experiences; we learn from our reflection upon those experiences. It is when we pause and think about our experiences that we are able to identify both the good and the bad, and then know what we need to know in order to move forward. This is important both for things like goals as well as life events that we go through. When we go through a break-up, or move houses, or take on a volunteer role at church, it's important for us to take at least a few moments to pause and consider what we might learn. Plus, God invites us to pause and notice where He is at work in our lives. If we don't pause and notice, we're likely to miss Him altogether. And so today, even though it's actually a little more than halfway through the year, we are going to pause, look back, and then see what we can learn and take with us as we continue moving forward. Let's dive in, Kari   RESOURCES: Episode 24: An Example in Spiritual Discernment and Decision Making: Going "All In" With Love Does That (http://lovedoesthat.org/24) ------ Friend, I'd love to encourage you as you encourage others. Here are two ways to get started: 1. SHOP ENCOURAGEMENT + SYMPATHY GIFTS These are prayerfully-crafted gifts you can share with those you love as tangible expressions of care. Let your friend know she is not alone. www.lovedoesthat.org/shop 2. SCHEDULE A SPIRITUAL DIRECTION DISCERNMENT CALL Interested in spiritual direction? Schedule a complimentary Discernment Call where we'll talk about what's weighing on your heart and identify next steps you can take to discern God's direction. www.lovedoesthat.org/spiritual-direction/