It's not enough to just make goals for yourself. There is so much more work that needs to be put in if you want to have a chance of accomplishing those goals. And step one is establishing why those goals are important to you.‍

Most businesses or organizations have something called a mission statement or values list. This is a specific list of things the company has created to let the world know what they stand for, what they aim to accomplish and how they plan on doing it. Did you know you can do that same thing for yourself personally—or even your family?

To sit down and really think about what YOU stand for, what YOU aim to accomplish in life and how YOU plan on doing it is so important. When you know what you're working toward and have passion deep in your heart, you won't be fazed by obstacles, distractions or struggles. They'll just be hurdles that you easily clear on your way to the finish line.

And what adds even more power? When your foundational goals line up with what God says about you and what He wants for you. Because through His strength, you can do ANYTHING.‍

So if you're single, take a few hours to list your values and beliefs and create a mission statement to live by. It will help you feel confident and purposeful in your day-to-day life.

If you're married, sit down with your spouse and do the same. Share what you as an individual want for yourself in life AND begin to dream about the impact you could make as a couple.

And if you have kids, call a family meeting! There is strength in numbers, and as a family you can be such a moving force for God's Kingdom. Learn the strengths and values that each of your children holds dear, and learn to combine them to create something beautiful that will last for generations.

Once a foundation has been established, you're ready to start goal setting!‍

When it comes to setting goals, start small—VERY small. Sometimes setting ridiculously small goals can work to your advantage in the long run. When you accomplish those little goals easily you gain confidence and momentum until one day... you've arrived at the BIG goal you set for yourself!

As you work towards those goals slowly, declare, "I pursue my dreams and work at them boldly with strength and courage—and my efforts will be rewarded."

In anticipation for this coming year, you can declare, "God's plans for me and my family this year are greater than I could ever think, dream or imagine!"

Right now, we all stand at the beginning of what COULD be...

What could be your greatest year yet...

Your most challenging year yet...

Or the year with the most growth you've seen in your life so far.

Challenges will come and opportunities for growth WILL present themselves. Make sure you're ready make the best of them!

As your Miracle Channel Family, we want to help as much as we can in your goal-setting process. One small way we want to help in that is by sharing our Walk in the Word resource with you. This is a printable PDF of eight declarations on a specific topic, and this month it's about goal setting.

Click here to download the most recent Walk in the Word, print it out and put it anywhere in your home to help renew your passion each day.

Partner with God today in the goals that you set and in the process of becoming who He created you to be... and ANYTHING will be possible!

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