When we get to this time of the year, I go into reflection mode.  A new year brings a sense of excitement and opportunity, but before the new year begins I want to reexamine what happened this year.  Here are some of the things that I am looking back on.

• Have I grown spiritually this year?  Do I need to change or add to my spiritual disciplines?
• Am I taking care of my health?
• How have I spent money this year?  How much I have I given and how much have I saved?
• How is my marriage?  Are my wife and I growing in our relationship?
• Have I spent enough time with my children?  What areas do I need to strengthen or reinforce with them?
• What sermons have I preached this year?
• What are the successes and failures of this year’s ministry?
• As a church are we on mission?  What areas need to be “tightened up?”  What needs to be dropped?
• How is our leadership team?  Any changes need to be made?
• What areas do I need to grow in?

Just a few of the areas I want to pray and think about?  You can’t begin the new year with fresh vision without reflecting on where you “really” are.  I’m asking God to speak to my heart and to give me a clear picture of where I am in these area.  How about you?  What areas of your life are reflecting on?