It’s a new year. It’s easy (for me, at least) to get swept up in the “new year, new you” hype. Planning and dreaming and goal setting. Resolutions and new planners and all the hopes.
I love a fresh start and new opportunities. I love reflecting and looking forward with hope. I love living with intention.
But also, I can get carried away in making plans without God. Or worse, believing that I’ve got to do more or be better for God to be pleased with me.
Whether you’re someone who already has a list of multi-step goals with established timelines or someone who is already feeling shame for not setting any goals or resolutions for 2024 (or for already “failing” at the ones you did set), we could all use this truth: you are completely loved and approved of no matter what. No matter what you do or don’t do. You are already loved by God.
So that’s what we’ll dive into for the first mini-retreat of 2024. Starting the year loved.
As a reminder, mini-retreats are for paid subscribers but you can upgrade your subscription below if you’re interested! I’m also linking to all previous retreat guides in case you missed one or if another topic speaks more to where you are now and what you need.
And may you encounter the God who loves you as you make space in your schedule and in your soul.
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