Have you made your New Year's resolutions for 2013? Do they include plans for your spiritual development?
Here are some suggestions for improving your spiritual development in the coming year:
- Read a Psalm every day
- Read the New Testament or Old Testament if you prefer (try The Message version for easy reading)
- Read 3 spiritual books this year (check with your church library)
- Start daily devotions with your partner (email us for ideas)
- Volunteer at least 60 hours this year with a mission cause
- Start a Men in Balance group in your neighborhood or church
- Begin a weekly accountability breakfast with a male friend
- Begin a personal daily devotional (try getting up 15 minutes earlier)
- Renew your wedding vows with your partner
- Reconcile with an estranged friend or relative
- Mentor a young boy at least an hour each week
- Ensure that your family is in church at least 75% of the time
- Clean out your wardrobe and donate to the men's shelter
- Volunteer to serve meals at a homeless shelter or soup kitchen
- Meet with your pastor or spiritual leader to plan your spiritual path
- Resolve to question any suspect business decisions at work
- Attend 3 or more men's networking meetings
- Sign up for Disciple or other Bible study group
- Commit to daily prayer or meditation
- Volunteer to assist with the youth program at your church or synagogue
- Resolve to resist materialistic purchases this year, especially Christmas
Add your ideas as a comment!
