EP 23 Spiritual Growth Plan: Part 2

The Iron Women

Connection Card Question (yummy)

The Spiritual Growth Plan Resource

Practical Tips of using the SGP

Donald S. Whitney connection and endorsement!!!

Methods aren’t “inspired” but can be very effective

“the Christian walk”, Eph 5:15-17

Wise people redeem their time

We are offering the SGP as a proven method of guidance and accountability so that we are being wise and redeeming the time the Lord has gifted us, as not to be foolish

The 5 Phases of the SGP:

1. Preparation (Sept-Oct)

Asking and inviting God to begin revealing the direction He wants you to move toward | staying alert and open for His answers | Brain Dumping | Paying attention to and inquiring of people you trust spiritually | Questionnaires: don’t overthink this step, honesty is key here (Spiritual Disciplines, 10 Evaluations, Spiritual Gifts)

2. Development (Nov)

Settling in on a targeted area of growth, word of the year, mission statement of the year | Collecting tools/resources based on that word/mission of the year

3. Creating the Plan (Dec)

Limitations: Commitments/non-negotiables | Leaving Margin | Being honest with your priorities | Evaluating your “busy”, pulling out the unnecessary | Being intentional with your gaps/free time | Color coding idea | “Budgeting your time” | Monthly, weekly, daily schedule breakdowns

4. Accountability

Choosing a partner, NOT YOUR BFF, that will hold you to your plan | Set meetings for the whole year with partner | Not about condemnation, but evaluation | Quarterly evaluation quizzes and zoom check in’s

5. Implementation of Steps 1-4 (Jan-Dec)

“Just do it” | Work your plan | Utilize your schedules | Tracking progress on tasks

Community online

It’s natural to feel overwhelmed at first, but know that the goal is growth, not perfection or success

Building up habits that produces gratitude of what He wants to do in your life

“Nothing is going to stop me from the mission You’ve set before me, Lord” is our heart

Celebrations are important

God will meet you in your desires and efforts to be more disciplined with what He wants to grow you in for His glory

Where can you get the SGP resource???

• SGP Workshop: September 24, 2023, Saturday, 9AM-12PM

Offered in person and via online webinar

• Go to www.spiritualgrowthplan.org or www.deannabartlett.org
• Subscribe to the SGP on website, $69/year

Once subscribed you will receive the invite link to the plan

Included in that SGP sub: second edition 2024 planner product, access to workshop info, live quarterly check ins, group question sessions, instructional videos and members only group chat, coaching

Resources: “Sit, Walk, Stand” by Watchman Nee, “10 Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health” by Donald S. Whitney

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