New beginnings bring changes.
In our house, September brings the beginning of a new school year, even though our daughters are grown and out on their own. It has been like that for over 30 years. We embrace it as a new beginning, a fresh start, and a time of renewed commitment.
Changes in our family ranged from new grade levels to new dance classes & schedules, to the start of school musical season, sports, and teaching assignments. Sometimes these transitions included new school buildings (elementary to middle school to high school to college.)
As a couple, we have also seen this time as one of new beginnings and commitment for our marriage. With schedule changes comes prioritization of our activities and interests. We take the time each fall to look at our calendar and the opportunities God has set before us and review our priorities for the year. We consider things such as church volunteer commitments, Core, Teaming, Dialogue, serving in ministry together, and time away to recharge.
If you haven’t done so yet, take time this week to review your priorities. How will you be spending your time serving in ministry, growing your marriage relationship, or serving others?
Peace, Love, and Joy!
Dan & Pat
"DO NOT CONFORM TO THE PATTERNS OF THIS WORLD, BUT BE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND. THEN YOU WILL BE ABLE TO TEST AND APPROVE WHAT GOD'S WILL IS- HIS GOOD, PLEASING AND PERFECT WILL".
ROMANS 12:2 (NIV)
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