Today, I’m challenged by this from Neil: Whatever we think will make us happy, satisfied, successful, etc., is what constitutes our belief system.
Kind of deep for a Friday.
I’m reminded, though, of a shift that happened when I was a
teacher. We were required to write out
our lesson plans for each week (in a Lesson Plans book, of course) for two
reasons – first, to keep us on track, and second, if we woke up sick, a
substitute would have a fighting chance to make it through the day, sanity
intact.
Probably it was the result of a seminar our principal
attended – she never really said – but at one point, she changed the way she
wanted us to write lesson plans. In each
1½ inch square for each subject for every day, in addition to the workbook page
numbers, etc., we had to write lesson objectives. I learned to write small.
I also learned, after a brief struggle, the value of having
a specific, measurable objective in mind as I taught the lesson. I felt a sense of accomplishment when, at the
end, I could see that I had met my goal.
I learned how to write objectives in my sleep, too.
As this year comes to a close, I’m inspired to reflect on
what my life objectives are – what I think will make me happy, satisfied,
successful, etc. No, I won’t drag out my
old lesson plan book (I’m sure I still have one around here somewhere!), but I
need to get better at looking at the big picture. I’m going to be asking God to speak to me in
that process.
Why don’t you join me?
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