This time of year is often used for reflection and goal setting. My wife and I often use the long car trips to discuss the past year and look forward to what we hope is to come. The break in the normal schedule and the demarcation of a new year make it a great time to set goals and analyze the past year based on a set timeline. Below is a sample of some of the questions we’ve used for the past several years. This is just a starting point, and you can add or amend questions to fit your family.
What were the lowlights and hard things last year?
What were the highlights and clear blessings last year?
What is unresolved from last year?
What pains, struggles, and doubts do we carry into this year?
What hopes and dreams do we carry into this new year?
What do we hope to see happen this next year?
What are our fears with this next year?
How do you hope and pray to be transformed this next year?
Happy New Year, and we hope for many blessings on your family!