Looking Back on 2024 and Looking Forward into 2025

This week is a little bit different. Pastor Mark spends some time reflecting on 2024 and looking forward into 2025.   There is a time of personal reflection in the middle of the episode at 16:06. We've left the full 10 minutes in the episode if you would like to listen to the background music while you do your reflection. If you need more time, just rewind or pause the episode! When you're finished, you can skip ahead to 26:32 to listen to the rest of the episode.   Here are the reflection questions we contemplated during our reflection time: LOOKING BACK: What habits and spiritual disciplines (Scripture, prayer, community, reflection, serving) have worked to draw you closer to God? How did you grow in your love for Christ this last year? What did you learn about God’s character this last year?  What did you read in the Bible this last year, and how did it change you?  What was a significant moment you had with the Lord in prayer?  How did God grow your love for your family, the church, your neighbors?  How did God use you this year for His kingdom? What were a few of the hardest moments of 2024?  How have you seen glimpses of the Lord using hard moments for His glory and your good (Romans 8:28)? LOOKING FORWARD: What habits and spiritual disciplines (Scripture, prayer, community, reflection, serving) would you like to grow in this year? What can you trust God for in 2025?  What are you hoping for in your relationship with God? Others? What are you hoping for mentally & emotionally? In what specific way/s can you be less self-focused? In what specific way/s can you be more God-focused? What has the Holy Spirit spoken to you regarding this upcoming year?   Speaker: Mark Posthuma   Connect with us online: https://www.cheneyfaithcenter.org https://www.facebook.com/cheneyfaithcenter https://www.instagram.com/cheney_faith_center