[LF feedback] Planner with bible reading plan and goal planning?

[jchoy]

Hey guys,

I’ve been toying around with this idea for a while and wanted to ask for some help/feedback.

A few months ago, after becoming a new father, I had trouble staying consistent with my bible reading. Although let’s be honest, it was already hard for me before then!

Then I had the brilliant obvious idea to combine a bible reading plan with the planner I was using to organize my day.

What would be different about this planner is that it’ll have assigned bible readings, space for reflection/prayer/thanksgiving, quarterly goal planning, task management, and habit building. With space for weekly check ins and sermon notes along with your regular scheduling tools.

I had originally created a simple word document to use just for myself, but thought that maybe other people might find this helpful too.

Anyway, I’m wondering if anyone would be interested in taking a look and giving me some feedback? Also if you want to tell me what you'd want to see in something like this.

Thanks in advance

 

[for_his_glory]

IMO It all sounds like you are trying to fit God into your busy schedule as only giving Him a certain amount of set time during the day.

Example: From 8AM to 9AM is my time with God. From 9AM to 10AM time with wife and child. From 10AM to 5PM time for work. I hope you can understand where I am going with this.

Our fellowship with God needs to be throughout the day, not just a certain time of day. Like in the morning before anyone else is up make that a time of reading, prayer and talking to God before your busy day starts as this is your quiet time with Him. Carry God with you throughout the day taking Him to work with you as you can fellowship with Him no matter where you are.

Fellowship is talking to God and even asking Him for guidance on certain decisions you have to make throughout the day like on your job or the well being of your family as you are the Spiritual head of the house. A plan that you are working out is only as good as the quality time you give to the God, again, throughout your whole day.

 

[jchoy]

Oh I totally agree with your points - God should not be limited to certain times of day.

One of my favorite books (well actually, audiobook since I'm lazy) is Practicing the presence of God, by Brother Lawrence, who talks a lot about this.

Unfortunately, in my experience with myself and working with other people, is that we all need a push or reminder once in a while. I think God's given us insight and tools, and that we should use them (not saying that this is from God though, I'm not quite that bold yet!). But i do think that if we can build habits that bring us closer to God, and if the tool is simple and easily accessible to all, then it has potential to help us grow spiritually.

Anyway, if you'd like to check out the planner i've been working on, here's a link:

FP-WM.pdf

drive.google.com

I'd love to hear what feedback anyone has.

Cheers