Half the year is already behind you.
Pages that were once blank are now filled with appointments, answered prayers, unexpected detours, and everyday moments where God has met you. Your Divine Design Day Planner holds more than tasks and to‑dos—it holds a story of His faithfulness and your growth.
Late June is a beautiful time to pause and ask:
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How has God been at work in my life so far this year?
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What goals have shifted, grown, or quietly faded?
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What might He be inviting me to carry—or lay down—as I enter the second half of the year?
A mid-year faith and goals check isn’t about perfection. It’s about noticing God’s hand, learning from the last six months, and letting Him shape what comes next.
Step 1: Set the scene with God
Before reviewing any pages, begin with His presence.
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Find a quiet spot—a kitchen table, porch, or favorite coffee shop.
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Bring your planner, a pen, and maybe your Bible.
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Pray something like:
“Lord, thank You for carrying me from January to now.
You know every joy, every disappointment, every change of plans.
As I look back over this year so far, help me see what You see.
Show me where You’ve been moving, where You’ve been growing me,
and how You want me to walk into the rest of this year.”
This turns your check‑in from a self-assessment into a conversation with Him.
Step 2: Flip through January–June pages with gratitude
Next, slowly flip through your planner from January through June.
Look for signs of His faithfulness:
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Prayers you wrote and forgot about that He has begun to answer
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Opportunities that opened—or closed—that shifted your direction
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Weeks that felt heavy, yet you can now see how He carried you
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Moments of rest, joy, or connection that you may have rushed past
Use a notes page (or one of the blank pages before a Sunday Sermon Notes section) and title it “Mid-Year Review: God’s Faithfulness”.
Jot down a few prompts:
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“I saw God’s hand when…”
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“A door He opened was…”
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“A door He closed (that I now see as protection) was…”
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“I’m especially grateful for…”
This isn’t about remembering everything. It’s about training your heart to see His fingerprints on the year so far.
Step 3: Revisit your goals and intentions from January
Flip back to the beginning of the year—your January pages, yearly goals, or vision statements.
Ask:
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What goals did I write down at the start of the year?
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Which ones have I been actively working on?
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Which ones quietly shifted, changed, or faded?
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Which no longer fit the season God has me in?
On a new page, create two simple columns:
Column 1: Still for this year
Column 2: Released for now
Then prayerfully sort your goals:
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Some may still feel very alive and aligned with what God is doing.
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Some may need to be postponed or reshaped.
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Some may have been fulfilled in unexpected ways.
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Some may need to be fully released.
Releasing a goal is not failure. It’s obedience when God reshapes the season.
Step 4: Reflect on your spiritual and personal growth
Beyond goals, consider who you are becoming.
Use a section of your planner to respond to questions like:
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How has my relationship with God deepened this year?
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Where have I learned to trust Him more?
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What habits have helped me stay anchored in Him?
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What habits or patterns have drained my energy or joy?
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How have I grown in relationships, calling, or character?
You might write headings such as:
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“Ways I’ve grown”
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“Lessons I’m learning”
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“Areas where I still feel fragile”
Often, growth shows up in small ways: a more patient response, a quicker return to prayer, a gentle no where you once said yes out of guilt. Capture these, even if they seem subtle. They matter.
Step 5: Ask God what to carry into the next half of the year
Now, turn your eyes forward.
On a fresh page, write “July–December: What God Is Highlighting”.
Ask:
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Lord, what assignments are still mine for this year?
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What rhythms or habits do You want me to continue?
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Is there anything new You’re inviting me to begin?
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Is there anything You’re clearly asking me to lay down?
Then list a few simple statements such as:
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“I sense God inviting me to focus on…”
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“I will let go of…”
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“A habit to guard in the next six months is…”
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“A relationship or area to invest in is…”
Keep this list short and realistic. Think in terms of focus, not a hundred new goals.
Step 6: Translate reflections into your planner pages
Let your mid-year check shape how you actually use your planner in the second half of the year.
A few ideas:
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Monthly pages (July–December): Write one “focus word” or short phrase at the top of each month (e.g., “peace,” “presence,” “obedience,” “rest”).
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Weekly spreads: Add a small section labeled “What matters most this week” or “One faithful step,” tied to what God highlighted.
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Notes or sermon pages: Capture key Scriptures or phrases from this review and revisit them throughout the rest of the year.
Your planner doesn’t need to hold every insight, but it can hold the few God is asking you to remember and act on.
Step 7: End with gratitude and surrender
Finally, close this mid-year moment the way you began it—with God.
Consider writing a short prayer across the bottom of your reflection page:
“Lord, thank You for every page from January to June.
For the days that went as planned and the ones that didn’t.
For the growth I can see and the work You’re still doing in me.
I place the next six months in Your hands.
Lead me, correct me, and encourage me as I walk with You.
My plans are Yours.”
You might also choose a verse to carry with you into the second half of the year and copy it at the front of your July section.
This is about relationship, not perfection
A mid-year faith and goals check is not about proving you’ve “stayed on track.”
It’s about noticing:
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Where God has been faithful
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Where your heart has been stretched
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Where He might be gently redirecting you
Your Divine Design Day Planner becomes a living record of that journey—a place where calling, calendar, and conversation with God all meet.
As you step into the rest of the year, you don’t have to manufacture momentum. You simply keep walking with the One who has already been with you through every page so far—and who will be faithful through every page yet to come.