Dear Christian, Are You Setting Goals?

This is the last in a six-part series.*

Most Christians acknowledge their need to change and grow, but few set deliberate goals to do so. 

In fact, most of us spend more time planning our hobbies, our exercise programs, and our grocery list than we spend planning our spiritual growth. 

Now don't get me wrong. We aren't in charge of everything that builds our faith. Life will offer a number of faith-building challenges and trials, but we should be preparing our hearts and minds for those situations.

So let me give you a challenge. Take some time today to define areas where you need improvement: 

Bible study? Prayer? Christian fellowship? Accountability? Dealing biblically with anger, self-pity, selfishness, irresponsibility, etc.? 

Pray about these areas, and set some specific goals that can help you “press on” toward the greatest goal of knowing Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:7-14).

These are some one-minute devotions that might help you set goals:
A Practical Method for Overcoming Sin
5 Ideas for Studying the Bible.
4 Ways to Develop Your God-given Gifts
Passages and Prayers
4 Ways to Be More Faithful in Prayer 

And if you own Wisdom for Life, I encourage you to read or re-read Day 71 for further encouragement to set goals in your Christian life. If you haven't purchased Wisdom for Life, check out the sales on Lifeway, Amazon, and CBD.

* This is the last in a six-part series:

Introduction: 5 Habits of Serious Christians

1. They Work for the Lord
2. Self-Denial: Losing to Win
3. Honest Repentance
4. An Anti-Christian Extremist Forgets His Past
5. This devotion: Are You Setting Goals? 

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