In this time of so much unknown & change I keep finding myself ask the questions, how am I continuing to grow? Are the things I’m spending my time on bringing me closer to my goals and dreams?
To me, growth looks like learning & becoming who I was created to be.
And here’s a glimpse at my goals & dreams:
Goals: achieve a masters in Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine(HNFM), be fully funded for CGA, be debt free-pay off student loans, connect deeply with my housemates
Dreams: financial freedom & to bless people financially as desired, be actively involved in global missions overseas long term, be apart of miracles, be a wife, be a mom, go on amazing adventures with my future family
Here’s what my growth looks like in this weird time of uncertainties, these things keep me growing towards my goals & dreams:
– Cranking out the school work! I’m finishing up a Bio pre-requisite that will allow me to start the HNFM program in fall! I spend 3-4 hours a day doing online course work, ask my housemates I don’t look like I move for hours once I sit down to work!
– Continuing to work online with this amazing company I believe will play a HUGE role in financial transformation in my life! I’m finally starting to really put in work & get a schedule and handle on things!
– I’m trying my best to fight for connection in this community! That’s looked like voicing what I’m feeling in a group or one-on-one setting even if it comes out messy & then choosing to push through the discomfort to learn to love people & let them love me.
– I need continual deep connection with Jesus- long runs without headphones, walking around these acres of land, rest, sitting by the creek, early mornings, & typing out what’s going on in my head are huge ways I’ve learned to keep connection constant as I ebb & flow throughout my day
– Fully showing up and engaging in our now virtual CGA classes, the discipleship and leadership program I’m still in! I get hit with daily revelations of who I am, how to lead my self and others, and how that all ties to intimacy with God the Father
It not a bad time to ask ourselves, what does growth look like? What are your goals and dreams? How are you taking steps towards them right now?
Maybe its a simple little change, or maybe you’re already doing it! Or maybe God has you at a time of rest and reflection.
This is my story, and growth will look different for you. And let’s give ourselves grace like I’m also learning to do!
Let’s keep growing friends. Nothing outside is ceasing to grow, so I don’t think we should either.
Love,
Mads
—–Let me know how I can be praying for you! I think we’re all grieving something right now in one way or another- normalcy, health of a loved one, not seeing people we love, etc. I’d love to pray, this isn’t easy for me either. I’m doing my best to stay hopeful and keep growing through it all.
