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6 responses to ““Charting Our Course: Life Planning in Challenging Times””

  1. Linda

    Something to remember every day….follow the plan, even if it only comes in baby steps, no matter how old we are, stay the course! God is in all the details!
    Thank you and Bless you for your thought provoking writings!

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    1. This is A New Day!

      Thank you for your kind words! I completely agree, taking small steps consistently can lead to significant progress over time. It’s inspiring to remember that every effort counts and having faith in the journey can make all the difference. Blessings to you as well!

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  2. Ernestina

    Cuesta crear una meta definida para el año, pq una vive un día a la vez, por lo incierto del futuro.
    La esperanza está enfocada y puesta en El Señor, que el obra con misericordia en este mundo tan conflictivo y q nos da lo q necesitamos y he comprobado q me da más de lo q he pedido.
    Y no me queda más que ser agradecida cada día.

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    1. This is A New Day!

      La fe y la gratitud son esenciales, ya que nos brindan esperanza y nos ayudan a enfrentar la incertidumbre. La provision de Dios no vendria si no trabajaramos. Establecer metas y planificar es igualmente importante, ya que nos proporciona dirección y desglosa objetivos en pasos concretos, facilitando el progreso. Al combinar fe y gratitud con la práctica de establecer metas, logramos un equilibrio que transforma sueños en realidades alcanzables. Por ejemplo, si tu tuvieses el deseo de viajar a otro continente (Europa) una meta SMART para conocer especificamente un pais, (España) se escribiria asi: “Para noviembre de 2026, visitare al menos tres ciudades (Madrid, Barcelona y Sevilla) durante dos semanas, ahorrando $3,000 (cuanto al mes?) y planificando el itinerario con tres meses de anticipación.” Esto es una meta SMART que incluye aspectos específicos, medibles, alcanzables, relevantes y atado al tiempo, además necesitas un plan de acción detallado sobre cómo lograr tu objetivo o meta.(esos pasos pequenos de accion que se deben de dar.) El hombre propone y Dios[a] dispone. 2 A cada uno le parece correcto su proceder,[b]pero el SEÑOR juzga los motivos. 3 Pon en manos del SEÑOR todas tus obras,y tus proyectos se cumplirán. Proverbios 16:1-3

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  3. Chris

    Sometimes it is very difficult to plan your life. You have to crie for the Lord to change situation, because we are not able to do it ourselves.
    Sometimes the mind is willing to change, but your body can’t follow the change.
    We like to see great miracles, but God is working in little things. We are not aware enough to see this: a lot of small changes make at the end a big difference.

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    1. This is A New Day!

      Thank you for sharing your insights. I completely understand how challenging it can be to plan our lives, especially when we feel overwhelmed by circumstances beyond our control.
      I resonate with your point about the mind wanting to change while the body sometimes struggles to keep up. It’s a reminder of how interconnected our mental and physical states are. Often, we have the desire and motivation to make changes, but our bodies can feel like they’re holding us back due to fatigue, stress, or other limitations. I believe it’s important to be gentle with ourselves during these times and to recognize that progress doesn’t always have to be swift.
      Finding ways to nurture both our minds and bodies, whether through self-care, mindfulness, or seeking support, can help bridge that gap. I am a super fan of prayer and I agree that prayer and faith can provide comfort and guidance during these times. It’s also inspiring to think about how small changes can accumulate to create a significant impact. (see the pic on this blog again). I believe that recognizing and appreciating these little miracles in our daily lives can help us stay motivated and hopeful. How do you find ways to notice those small changes in your own life?

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