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Originally Posted by John Atkinson
As part of my job I have to write my own review including what I accomplished last year, how I improved myself in my profession last year, and what goals and improvements are planned for the next year.
As it stands my annual review falls on January 9, so I have already written it for the Job.
This philosophy has caused me to do two additional ones:
1. A personal one
2. A spiritual one
I don't do the whole "New Year's Resolution thing" but an annual personal assesment (personal, family financial goals - most of us do something on the side these days) and a "Walk with God" assesment.
Some might think that should be included in the personal one and if someone isn't in the ministry maybe so. If someone is involved in the ministry we should asses that seperately I think.
It is good to honestly evaluate ourselves and set goals for the next year as well as monthly or weekly benchmarks to reach for in achieving those goals.
And also to honestly ask ourselves what kind of raise we deserve for last year's effort.
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Brother John, honestly evaluating ourselves is not something easily done, and for some, it is downright unpleasant.
Evaluating ourselves in any area, and I am thinking primarily at this moment of the area of the Spirit, means that we look at ourselves as God sees us.
This can only be done through and by the Word.
The Scripture states that "
The entrance of thy words giveth light..." (
Psalm 119:130).
It could be compared to walking into a dark room and trying to look in a mirror...we know what we look like from memory, but because the light is not turned on, we are unable to see if we have a smudge on our face or if our hair is windblown.
But once we flip on the switch and the room is illuminated, we see ourselves as others see us.
So it is with the Word...when it penetrates the soul and not just the mind, the Light is turned on in our inner beings. This Light brings conviction and hope...it keeps leanness from our soul.
The Light of the Word then allows us to make the necessary evaluations according to His will and way, and thus are able to
keep the promised goals we so easily set in the heat of the moment.
It is when the Word is merely 'head knowledge' and not 'heart assurance' that we cannot, or will not, make changes in attitude and lifestyle.
We are able to speak words which sound good, but are not delivered through lips which are holy.
There is leanness of soul and desolation of spirit...and all because we are unable or unwilling to let the Light set us on a course that is pure.
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