Transformation Pt. 1 – Setting Personal Goals by Faith
January 10, 2021
Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
1. Goal-setting Is A Spiritual Responsibility
PHILIPPIANS 3:12-15
Paul: “I know that I am not yet what God wants me to be. I haven’t reached that goal, but I keep moving toward it to make it mine because Christ made me and saved me for this. I know that I haven’t yet reached my goal…
PHILIPPIANS 3:12-15
…but there’s one thing I always do. Forgetting the past and straining toward what is ahead, I keep my
eyes focused on the goal so that I may one day win the prize that God has called me to receive through
Christ in the life above. All of you who are
spiritually mature should think this same way, too.”
You’re going to go through life either by design or by default.
2. Goals Are Statements Of Faith
Goals aren’t just a statement of faith; they stretch your faith
EPHESIANS 3:20
Message
God can do anything – far more that you could ever imagine or guess or dare to request in your wildest
dreams!
There are two common mistakes we make in goal setting. We set them too low and we try to accomplish them too quickly
MATTHEW 9:29
According to your faith will it be done for you.
3. Goals Focus My Energy
Focus is the key to an effective life
1 CORINTHIANS 9:26
New Century Version
I do not run without a goal. I fight like a boxer who is hitting something – not just the air.
4. Goals Keep Me Going
Jesus looked beyond the pain to the payoff
You cannot succeed in life without failing. Why? Because that’s how you learn what works and doesn’t work.
JOB 6:11
New Living Translation
Job: “I do not have the strength to endure. I do not have a goal that encourages me to carry on.”
5. Goals Build My Character
Drifting doesn’t build your character; but goals build your character
PHILIPPIANS 3:12
Today’s English Version
Paul: “…I keep striving toward the goal…”
You’ll never become what God intends without you being intentional
6. Good Goals Will Be Rewarded
PROVERBS 11:27
Today’s English Version
If your goals are good, you will be respected.
1 CORINTHIANS 9:25
New Living Translation
All athletes practice strict self-control. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run straight to the goal with purpose in every step.
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