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Whether it’s the beginning of a new year or maybe the beginning of a new stage of your life, setting goals is the best tool you have to be prepared for what's next. Instead of blindly following a whim or trying to accomplish something you're not equipped for, you can set goals to help you get where you want to go. Goals help you determine a direction and destination, and then they help you do what you need to get there.

"Be Prepared" by Dr. James Merritt

Read
Philippians 3:12-15

Pray
God, I don’t want to live blindly following whims or trying to do something that is not in Your will. Guide me and direct me as I start setting goals so I can be intentional about living.

Reflect
Have I been living my life haphazardly? Do I need goals to define my actions?

Respond
Prayerfully consider where God is leading you and start taking notes on how you can set new goals.

It’s time for a better life—one with direction and intention. Having goals will help you live more deliberately as you are intentional about the actions required for reaching them. As you start this process of setting and achieving goals, it’s important to stay focused on what God wants for your life. Dream a little… and think big! The next post will help you think about creating big goals instead of limiting yourself to the small stuff.