How to Make 2024 Your Best Year Ever

Overview

• The lecture is based on biblical principles, particularly focusing on Galatians and Genesis.
• The idea is to achieve progressive productivity and make each year exponentially better.
• Life should be like a light bulb, burning brightly throughout its existence.

Key Biblical References

1. Galatians 6:3-9

   • Importance of humility: Realizing one's dependence on God.
   • Encouragement to prove one's work and find joy in personal achievements.
   • Warning against over-celebrating others' victories instead of creating personal successes.
   • Emphasis on personal responsibility: "Every man shall bear his own burden."

2. John 15

   • The connection between Jesus as the vine and us as branches.
   • Without abiding in Him, we can achieve nothing.

Key Concepts

• Sowing and Reaping

  • Known as the universal law or "law of the farm."
  • Inputs (seeds) determine outputs (harvest).
  • The importance of changing seeds to alter future outcomes.

• Progressive Productivity

  • Humans are designed by God to be progressively productive.
  • Life should improve with age, not necessarily decline.

Practical Application

1. Identity and Personal Growth

   • Identity: Who you are according to God's perspective, not external opinions.
   • Growth is essential: Become the person who can achieve desired outcomes.

2. Be-Do-Have Principle

   • Be: Identity and personal development.
   • Do: Actions and activities that follow from identity.
   • Have: The results and achievements that follow from doing.

3. Intentional Living

   • Hyperfocus on becoming the person who can do the things needed to achieve goals.
   • Avoid distractions and focus on intentional activities that lead to growth.

Financial and Spiritual Insights

• Tithing and Offerings
  • Old Testament tithe as a tax and provision for priests, Levites, widows, and orphans.
  • Modern misunderstanding: Tithes should support ministry, not just buildings.

Success Principles

• Inputs vs. Outputs

  • Changing inputs for better outputs.
  • Avoid trying harder at failed methods; change the approach.

• Perseverance

  • Do not grow weary in doing good; in due season, you will reap if you do not give up.

Final Thoughts

• The ultimate takeaway: Be intentional about growth and identity.
• Apply principles of sowing, reaping, and personal development to consistently improve each year.
• Commitment to growth leads to long-term success.