Obviously,
I'm not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people
were my goal, I would not be Christ's servant. Galatians 1:10
Meditate
on your goals.
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| Where are you going? Signpost in Israel. |
So whether we are here in this body
or away from this body, our goal is to please him. 2 Corinthians 5:9
Goals
are important. We need goals in lots of areas of our lives to challenge
us—at work, at home, with physical fitness, and with diet or nutrition (how
many pounds or inches do you want to lose this year?). Without goals, we
have no vision, and we are more likely to be tossed about, wishy washy. That
could be an opportunity for sin to enter. Keep the temptation of sin away by
having Godly goals and concentrating on them. Once you have a goal, then there
must be something done monthly, weekly, or daily to achieve that goal. When you
reach your goal—celebrate. Party! Then set a new goal. Don’t let any joy in
your life be taken away by sin.
What
spiritual goals have you reached this past year? What spiritual goals are you
considering or making plans for in 2026? Here are some things to consider when
setting Spiritual Goals for the New Year:
1. What
would you like to accomplish spiritually this year?
2. What
attitude or habit needs to change?
3. How
would you like God to use you?
4. What
ministry could utilize your unique gifts?
5. What
ministry could benefit from your leadership?
6. What
level of intimacy would you like to have with God?
7. What
friend or relative would you like to lead to Christ?
8. Who
do you want to be your mentor…and who do you want to mentor?
As you
consider these questions, think about what steps you can take on a monthly,
weekly, and daily basis to attain these goals.
My goals include more writing…continue this blog for another year, another children’s book and beginning my Legacy—which is not just the story of my life as told for my grandchildren, but the story of God working in my life…drawing others to Himself. Other goals are doing a watercolor painting each month and decluttering my home! I will continually remember…For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13.
Let
me challenge you to seek to set some spiritual goals for 2026. Without a goal, we fail to attain anything. As Lawrence J. Peter said…
If
you don't know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else.
Is your
goal to please God?
Prayer
– Guide me, Lord, to see what You want me to accomplish for You in the coming
days, weeks, months, or years until You call us to be with You…forever!
Verse
of Salvation ~ So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you
have to endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your
faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your
faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong
through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the
day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world. You love him even though
you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you
rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy. The reward for trusting him will be
the salvation of your souls. 1
Peter 1:6-9
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Reused and revised from December 27, 2021, Banquet With The
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