Looking Ahead to Tomorrow to Set Goals for Today

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It’s so easy to get stuck in each day: To think about today’s laundry (piles!), today’s dinner (no idea!), and today’s to-do list (too long!). In my book Balanced, I encouraged parents to sit down and discuss their family goals. I’ve done this often in the past, and I know it’s something I need to do at least once a year. My family grows and changes, and my work opportunities also grow and change. It only makes sense to spend time with God and re-clarify family goals, too.

The Question:

Think about your family ten years from now. Where do you want to be?

Ten years from now I might have more grandkids (yay!). This reminds me to enjoy the time I have with the ones I already have now!

My younger kids will be in their teens. My plan is to still be homeschooling, to still be involved in our church, and to be discovering my kids’ gifts and talents.

In my career I hope to be writing, although maybe not as much. I’d like to travel with our family. John and I love road trips! I’d also like to expose my kids to the needs of the world, and hopefully we’ll be doing mission trips.

Basically, this shows me to stay on the path that I’m on with homeschooling, writing, and travel, but it’s the term “mission trips” that stood out to me most. Through Awana, my kids are learning Scripture, and I need to be joining them. Also, it’ll be important to start now to open up the world to them, and I’ve already thought of some “mission-minded” children’s books I’m going to pull off of my bookshelf to read. And the truth is, I also thought of a few book ideas I want to write concerning missionaries!

Considering ten years from now reminds me of things I need to do to prepare my children to impact the world for Christ must start today — and so do the things I need to do to prepare myself!

Steps I Plan to Take:

Spend time with my kids building great memories.
Learn Scripture with my young kids to prepare for future ministry.
Read missionary books to help my kids understand how the world needs Jesus!

How about you? How would you answer that question?

Today’s Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for the ability to plan and dream for your glory. Thank you for the reminder that what I do today will shape tomorrow. And finally, thank you for the reminder that any plans you have for me and my family include plans for your WORLD!

In Jesus name,
Amen