The beginning of every year is a great time to start fresh, set goals, and begin something new. In fact, it’s the perfect time to evaluate our spiritual health and set some goals for growth.
While we can not bring our spiritual growth, we can make the efforts needed to achieve it. Only the Holy Spirit has the power to transform us into the image of Christ 2 Cor 3:18. But God does expect our obedient and active cooperation 1 Cor 9:24-27.
One way we can purposefully “train ourselves to be godly” 1 Tim 4:7-8 is through spiritual evlauation and goal-setting.
Resolutions and goals are often hard to keep. Statistics show that, most New Year’s resolutions are only kept up to six months into the year because people lose their resolve as they realize that they had set unattainable goals.
To help you navigate a little better, this year, try setting more attainable goals.
If you don’t read your Bible regularly now, don’t set a goal to read the entire Bible in three months. Instead commit to read it a little bit every day. Don't get side tracked with the bigger picture, but stay focuced on the amount that you know you can accomplish.
Set just one, two, or three goals at a time. Don’t spread yourself too thin. When you experience success then add another goal.
Be sure that you create manageable steps to get to end results. Break your overall goal into a series of smaller goals that are doable and will foster success.
Most importantly, ask God to guide you as you evaluate your spiritual walk and set goals for growth. The Lord will bring the spiritual transformation as you strive to live a life that pleases Him by your personal efforts and obedience.
Hold Fast,
-Bren
