TIME FOR HEALTHY REVIEW
Oluwamuyiwa Okuseinde
“Let us search and try our ways and turn again to the Lord” (Lamentations 3:40).
The end of the year is often used as a period to reconcile accounts in most organizations. Individuals also use the time to evaluate their lives and reposition or prepare themselves for the new year. If you have not done so yet, please settle down and appraise things.
The truth is that periodic self evaluation is crucial for progress and positive change in life. You cannot keep doing things in the same manner and expect different results. Usually, things don’t change until we change. You must improve to have improvements. For things to get better for you, you must determine now where you need to do better than before.
Among others, it will be good for you to have a honest review of how you have faired in the management of the relationships God has entrusted you with, your time, your health, your emotions, and how well you have progressed spiritually. For such a review to be healthy, it must lead to appropriate adjustments where necessary. This is because every positive advancement in life must be preceded by definite adjustments.
David once took himself through such a period of self evaluation because he did not want his life to remain on the same spot. And because he really meant business, he invited God to search and try him (Psalms 139:23). He wanted God to help him reveal the hidden things of his heart so that he could also have the liberty to call for divine help in making necessary adjustments.
As you examine yourself and tell yourself the truth that others won’t tell you about yourself, you will be well positioned to make appropriate resolutions and take decisions that will bring you positive results in the days ahead.
God is faithful. When we do what we should, God will do His part to give us a fulfilling future.
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FURTHER BIBLE READING: PSALMS 139:1-24.
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EXERCISES
1. What new insight have you gained from the above message? Please write it down in your journal.
2. What would be your prayer points and what are the steps you will take?
3. If you have been blessed by this message, please share it with your friends and loved ones.
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