What and why of review and analyzing: Plan for these activities

WHAT ARE WE REVIEWING AND ANALYZING AGAIN?

A First, this week.

B Then, this month.

C Then, the last 3 months.

D The last 6 months.

E The last 9 months.

F The last year.

G The last 2, 3, and 4 years.

H Then in 5 year increments.

I Then in 10 year increments.

It all depends on how old you are and how far back your journal workbooks go back as to which increments apply to you. 

If the latter listed above do not apply to you now, they will in the future. So, it is important for you to take note now so you can remember these segments later. 

Every week, you will see which of these apply to you since more time and more records ahve been kept. Then, do the reviews of the proper segments of time.

PLAN IT OUT

Every Friday, we will review. Mark time on your calendar for the endeavor. It will take at least an hour and can take a couple of days depending how many periods you have to review. 

These reviews can be part of your Sabbath every week, by the way. 

YEARLY REVIEW PLANNING

Every year, you will do the following. However, for your first time, I recommend going out 18 months rather than just a year so you can always be at least 6 months ahead in your calendar/planning. 

Grab your calendars/planners and schedule the following at this time:

A Again, mark out the time on your calendar for the next year for at least an hour review every Friday or sometime over the weekend. Start this the moment you can. If for the next month, you can only block an additional 15 minutes, do that. But, get it to at least an hour within three months on your calendar.  

B Once a month, block out at least 3 hours on your calendar for the next year.

C Every three months, block out at least a day for retreat, review, and analyzing for the next year. 

D Every 6 months, block out at least  2 days for retreat, review, and analyzing for the next year.

E Every year, block out at least 4 days (but best are 5 to 7 days) for retreat, review, and analyzing. 

F Every 5 years, take 7-10 days. 

G Every decade, take 10-14 days. 

I recommend doing this planning around the beginning of November. the holidays get a little busy at end of November to mid-January. 

HOSPITAL OR DEATH THE ONLY EXCUSE

There should only be two excuses to not uphold these appointments. Ever. That's hospitalization or death of an immediate family member. (Your very best friend who is more like a sibling to you also applies here  They are immediate family.) 

The review of the journey of our walk with God is the most important thing in our lives. No one else can walk our walk of salvation, which leads us to eternal life with the Lord. Why would we not want to track our progress and see what has worked, what needs work, and offer thanksgiving to God for what he has done in our lives. 

WHAT IF I DO NOT HAVE THE TIME AT FIRST?

This was not listed in your calendars until now. Therefore, this is a valid question for the immediate. But, in two months, there is no excuse (other than hospitalization or death of immediate family). 

At the very least, do the weekly and monthly reviews every Friday or over the weekend. that will give you some review and analyzing and will form more of a record.

Then, the moment you can find the time in the next week or two, do the rest. 

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO REVIEW & ANALYZE?

I will repeat something I just stated once again so that the point gets cemented into our hearts and minds. 

The review of the journey of our walk with God is the most important thing in our lives. No one else can walk our walk of salvation, which leads us to eternal life with the Lord. Why would we not want to track our progress and see what has worked, what needs work, and offer thanksgiving to God for what he has done in our lives.

Stacy Duplease
Bible Study Writer & Blogger
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