Today is the 20th day of our emphasis that we have called 30 days to G.R.O.W. Many people in the life of our church put forth a plan and have asked people to hold them accountable. Experts tell us that we will practice new behavior for 30 days it becomes a part of our life.

I have been working on my plan and it has been a challenging and rewarding experience. I have not arrived by any means, but I am making some progress. As I have walked through this process I have found that some parts of it are more meaningful than I thought they would be. I have also found that some parts are more challenging than I expected.

How are you doing on your plan?

• If you are doing well, congratulations! It will only get better
• If you have started and faltered, get up and go again. Don’t live in the midst of guilt because you missed a day or you have not followed through. You are the one with everything to gain. Start again with a new sense of expectation!
• If you never had a plan, start to work on one now. Use this simple plan

What I need to keep doing

How can I glorify God? ____________________________________

How can I reach out? _____________________________________

How can I obey Him? _____________________________________

How can I walk with Him? __________________________________

What I need to stop doing

Glorify: __________________________________________________

Reach: __________________________________________________

Obey: __________________________________________________

Walk: ___________________________________________________

What I need to start doing

Glorify: ___________________________________________________

Reach: ___________________________________________________

Obey: ____________________________________________________

Walk: ____________________________________________________

It is not very complicated but the process is demanding. If you want to make progress in your life with the Lord, you have to make the effort. It is an exciting journey.