Year end review

Just a few more days to the end of another year. People always remark how quickly a year has passed. And it does seem so, at the end of it all. But I guess there were moments during the year when the time just dragged on or even seemed to stand still when we wanted it to pass quickly. Maybe these are the thoughts of a goal focused person like myself who delights to get to the conclusion rather than just enjoy the scenery along the way.

But there are questions to ask myself that will help me review the year. These are almost the same as the daily review questions, only they refer to a longer time span.

What am I most grateful for?

What am I least grateful for?

Is there any pattern of feelings or inner movements that have emerged? What do these tell me about myself....in relation to God, self and others?

Is there any pattern of God's working in my life that I can see as I look back? Perhaps something he has been telling me; any recurrent theme? How will this help me to prepare for and look ahead to the coming year?

Are there things (e.g. unresolved issues, unfinished tasks) that will carry forward into the coming year?

These are some of the questions I would like to think about in the next few days. Maybe more questions will emerge in the next couple of days. It will help to look back at my journal as the record helps me remember key events more clearly. I met up with a spiritual friend today for some sharing and prayer. We also talked about the Bible courses that will be offered next year and what we might want to attend. It is important to keep learning, but I reminded myself that I need not take it so seriously as to sign up for 'credit' on those courses! It may be enough to attend and enjoy, rather than having at the back of my mind the assignments that need to be handed up :-)