Setting Faith Goals // World Changers [Part 3 Of 9]

GOALS FOR PHYSICAL CONDITIONING:

“I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you…” 3 John 1:2     

“Pay attention to my words for they are health to a man’s whole body.” Proverbs 4:20-22 

Goal #1: Maintain Your Ideal Weight.

“Each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable.” 1 Thessalonians 4:4

“Control yourself if you have a big appetite…” Proverbs 23:2 (NCV)

“Moderation is better than muscle…” Proverbs 16:32 (Mes)

Goal #2: Commit Yourself To A Regular Exercise Program.

“Glorify God with your body” 1 Corinthians 6:20

“Workouts in the gym are useful.” 1 Timothy 4:8 (Mes)

Goal #3: Get Enough Sleep and Rest.

“In vain you rise up early and stay up late.”  Psalm 127:2

“God wants His loved ones to get their rest.” Psalm 127:2 (LB)

GOALS FOR MENTAL CONDITIONING:

“Prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled” 1 Peter 1:13

Goal #1: Develop A Personal Reading Plan.

Paul: “Don’t forget the books and the parchment. Bring them to me, I need them. I’m going to study.” 2 Timothy 4:13

“He who listens will be wise.” Proverbs 23:19

Goal #2: Spend Time With Wise People.

“He who walks with the wise will be wise.” Proverbs 13:20

Goal #3: Write Your Ideas Down.

“We must pay careful attention to what we hear so that we don’t let it slip.” Hebrews 2:1

GOALS FOR SPIRITUAL CONDITIONING:

“Spend your time and energy in the exercise of keeping spiritually fit.” 1 Timothy 4:7 (LB)

Goal #1: Strengthen Your Commitment Through Fellowship.

“This is not the time to pull away and neglect meeting together, as some have formed the habit of doing. In fact, we should come together even more frequently, eager to encourage and urge each other onward.” Hebrews 10:25 (TPT)

Goal #2: Renew Your Soul Through Bible Study.

“You’re my place of quiet retreat; I wait for your Word to renew me.” Psalm 119:114 (Mes)

Jesus: “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples.” 

John 8:31 (NRSV)

Goal #3: Develop Your Talents Through Service.

“Put your heart and soul into every activity you do, as though you are doing it for the Lord himself and not merely for others.” Colossians 3:23 (TPT)