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The House of Prayer Ministries And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the

house of prayer; (Matt 21:13)

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Year in Review – Answer Guide

Reflection Defined

To consider or ponder the former things for the purpose of _learning_, development, & _maturity_ -‐ to inspect or scrutinize, to observe, test, or investigate [II Pet 3:18]

Key Scripture: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass (mirror): 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. 25 But whoso looketh_ into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. (James 1:22-‐25)

The word of God is our _MIRROR__

King Josiah – An example of not looking in the mirror

Read II Kings 22:8-‐13

for great is the wrath of the Lord that is kindled against us, because our fathers have not hearkened unto the words of this book, to do according unto all that which is written concerning us. (v13)

Not continually looking in the mirror (the Word) will cause us to DEVIATE from God’s expected end (Jer 29:11)

Importance & Benefits

1. Value the precious gift of time – Eph 5:16

2. It helps you learn from your mistakes . If we don’t reflect on our mistakes, we are doomed to repeat them. – Read Jer 3:7-‐8

3. Gives creative ideas for Change

4. Positions you to help others. – I Tim 4:16

5. Positions you to fully maximize the gifts that God has given – II Tim 4:6-‐8, Matt 25:14-‐30

6. Grants perspective. – Luke 10:40-‐42

Biblical Concept that emphasize Reflection




• Withdraw from Busyness -‐ But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities. And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed. (Luke 5:15-‐16)

• The Sabbath -‐ But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work… For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: (Exod 20:10-‐11) / Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the Sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. (Exod 31:15)

o Kill him for not RESTING!

• Meditation o This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day

and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. (Josh 1:8)

o But his delight [is] in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. (Psalm 1:2)

• Question in the Bible

o Where are You? (Gen 3:9) -‐ What Will It Profit a Man? (Matt 16:26) -‐ Who Do You Say I Am? (Mark 8:29) -‐ What is This You Have Done? (Gen 3:13) -‐ How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation? (Heb 2:3)

Dangers of not Reflecting

1. Busy but not _productive_ – Read Exod 18:17-‐18, Exod 18:13-‐24 2. Bury gifts & talents, underperform, average – Matt 25:23-‐26 3. Incur unnecessary consequences / repeat same mistakes – Read I Cor 10:5-‐7, Matt 7:21-‐23 / Ecc

7:17 4. Lack of focus – Acts 6:4 5. Don’t impact others – I Tim 4:16

Key Factors in Reflection

Humility – Honesty – Objectivity – Attitude of Taking Responsibility – Repentance / Desire to Change – Determination

Seven Keys to for Successful Year in Review




1. Create time to reflect. a. Value reflection and ___MAKE TIME_____ to do it.

2. Choose a Reflection Method

1. General – A.L.L. (Accomplishments & Lessons Learned)

2. Review Key Areas of life – Start, Stop, Keep [Relationships, Marriage, Money, Career, Health, Recreation, Spiritual, Physical Environment]

3. Calendar review – Detailed review of calendar (monthly, quarterly, yearly)

4. Other Methods; Daily, Weekly [One sentence, paragraph]

3. Prepare your materials.

1. Create a system:

2. Materials Needed:

1. Calendar: Are you marking it with both wins and defeats?

2. Computer/ A legal pad: Write it down. What are four priorities to focus on?

4. Identify my priorities.

1. When you look at your calendar, make sure your activities match your top three to four priorities. Write these down.

2. When you review your calendar, write all your observations. Then, prioritize your observations from most to least significant.

5. REFLECT on ALL of your findings.

1. Start, Stop, keep – who do I need help from? who should I share this with?

6. Make & note crucial discoveries.

1. Activity is not __ACCOMPLISHMENT___.

2. Growth is not automatic.

3. Reflection turns experience into __INSIGHT__.

Notes; Dealing with yesterday, position you to best discover tomorrow

“What I value is what I find time for”




7. Plan & Begin Scheduling things

1. What practical changes must be made? 2. How does my schedule need to change? 3. What activities do I need to cut out 4. Are there any tools_ that I need to purchase? 5. Are there mentors that I need to seek out? Who do I need help from?

Note: Knowledge doesn't change anything. You must know and then be willing to make changes.

Discipleship Challenge;

Pick a reflection method, and commit to reflecting over your year 2016 by Jan 23, 2017

Other Scriptures

Psalms 26:2, II Cor 13:5, Psa 139:23-‐24, I Cor 11:28-‐32, II Tim 2:20-‐21

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