What drives the goals we set? Are they motivated by faith, love, and a desire to honor God—or something else entirely?
In this message, we kick off our new series, Transformed: Abiding in Christ, Thriving in Life, by looking at why setting goals is a spiritual discipline and how God uses them to shape our lives. More than just personal achievements, goals are opportunities to grow closer to Jesus, deepen our faith, and live for His purposes. But how do we know if our goals align with God’s plans? And what do we need to rely on Him to accomplish them?
This message explores six ways goals can impact our lives and provides three key questions to help us set goals that God will bless. It’s not about striving harder—it’s about staying closer to Jesus, the true source of lasting transformation.
If you missed the live service or want to reflect further, you can watch the full message above anytime after. We’ve also included discussion questions to dig deeper into the message and a handout with fill-ins to guide your reflection. You can find the handout by clicking the “Download” button above. Whether you watch this on your own or share it with your small group, we hope this message encourages you.
Discussion Questions
- What stood out to you most from this message? Why?
- How does staying connected to Jesus shape the goals we set in our lives?
- What do you think it means to set a goal that honors God? Can you give an example?
- What are some common motivations behind goals that don’t align with God’s purposes? How can we guard against those?
- Why do you think love is so important in setting and pursuing our goals?
- How have you experienced God working in you while you were working toward a goal? What did you learn through that process?
- What does it mean to depend on God for your goals? How does that change how you approach them?
- How have God’s Spirit, His Word, or His people helped you move toward a goal in the past?
- What’s one area of your life where you feel God might be calling you to set a new goal? What steps can you take to get started?
- How can your small group support one another in staying connected to Christ and pursuing God-honoring goals?
