ONGOING EDUCATION

1) Pride - In my formation and ministry, the text will show me that everything that I do is nothing compared to Christ.  To many times either I look at something I have or want something I don't.  None of those things matter, when it is compared to the great gift Christ is offering us.

2) Gratitude- In reference to the section on pride, I have been offered this great gift, which cannot be obtained on my own, but I instead take it for granted so many times.  If I was to truly understand it, then I would pursue the goal with sharing the suffering of Christ.

3) Perseverance -  In connect with gratitude, there are many times that I do not continue the pursuit or lose focus on the prize.  I need  to work and learn ways to continually strain forward toward the goal.

4) Spiritual Direction - In connection with all the above, I want to continue education on these areas, so that I can motivate people to conform to his death.  Many people want to pursue the goal but either they do not know or do not know why.  Hopefully, I can continue with education in these matters.