I believe that it is important for all of us to set goals for ourselves. Without goals, we have nothing to shoot for.
Scripture gives us some good starting points for setting personal goals. In scripture we read, “And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.” (Luke 2:52)
Scripture tells us that Jesus grew intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially.
- I believe that it is important for all of us, regardless of our age, to continue to grow intellectually and to increase in wisdom.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (James 1:5 ESV)
- I believe that it is important for all of us, to the best of our ability, to work at keeping our bodies healthy.
…do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? (1 Corinthians 6:19 ESV)
- I believe that the number one priority for all of us should be continued growth in our relationship with God.
Scripture tells us to “… love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, …” (Luke 10:27 ESV)
- I believe that it is extremely important for all of us to love “our neighbors”.
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35 ESV)
We should all have the desire to increase in wisdom
and in stature
and in favor with God
and man.
As we think about goals for 2015 we need to:
- Set goals that will help us grow in our relationship with God.
- Set goals that will help us grow in our relationships with others.
- Set goals that will help us grow intellectually.
- Set goals that will help us stay healthy physically (as much as possible).
Without goals, you have nothing to shoot for.
Happy New Year’s Day
Best wishes as you reflect on your personal goals for the New Year.
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