Reflect on Your Spiritual Walk:

As you consider your goals for the New Year, prioritize your spiritual growth.

Philippians 3:13-14 encourages us, "Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."

Reflect on your spiritual walk and set goals that draw you closer to God.

Let your goals be ones that give you more time to devote to God, fellowship, Bible reading, prayer, worship, and service to others.

All of these disciplines help us to grow in our faith.

While setting goals, apply the S.M.A.R.T. criteria—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

Proverbs 21:5 teaches us that "The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty."

By setting clear and intentional goals, you align your efforts with God's principles of diligence and stewardship.

If your goals don’t have clear and intentional steps to guide you along the way, you’ll never see them through to fruition!

In the hustle and bustle of goal setting for the New Year, it's crucial to prioritize relationships—both with God and with others.

Matthew 6:33 instructs us, "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

Prioritize your relationship with God, and let love and compassion guide your interactions with those around you.

God created us to be relational beings, so goals centered around relationships will be sure to make us thrive in every way.

Embrace a Spirit of Gratitude:

Gratitude is a powerful force that transforms our perspective. As you set goals for the New Year, cultivate a spirit of gratitude.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 encourages us to "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."

Gratitude opens our hearts to God's blessings and fosters contentment in the journey toward our goals.

Be Open to Divine Detours:

While setting goals is crucial, be open to divine detours.

Proverbs 19:21 reminds us that "Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails."

God's plans often exceed our own, and sometimes the detours lead to unexpected blessings and growth.

Sometimes we only see the end goals, but God sees every step that needs to happen along the way!

Trust in His boundless knowledge and love for you as He guides you.

As we embark on a New Year, let's commit our plans to the Lord, seek His guidance in prayer, and set God-centered goals that align with His Word.

Philippians 4:13 assures us, "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."

May the year ahead be marked by purposeful goals, spiritual growth, and a steadfast reliance on God's strength as we journey together in faith.