Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.
Proverbs 16:3
As we set new goals for the new year, the excitement of possibility fills our hearts. Whether it’s to grow spiritually, improve our health, build relationships, or achieve a life-long dream, we often begin with high hopes. However, real and lasting success comes when we align our goals with God’s will and trust Him to guide us every step of the way.
God is not just interested in the “big picture” of our lives—He cares about every detail. When we bring our plans to Him in prayer, He not only provides clarity but also gives us the strength and wisdom to pursue them.
Setting goals is good, but surrendering them to God is even better. This act of trust acknowledges that His plans are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9) and that He can accomplish more through us than we could ever imagine. It also brings peace, knowing that our success is not based solely on our own efforts but on His faithfulness.
As you work toward your goals this year, stay connected to God through prayer and His Word. Let Him refine your desires so that they reflect His purposes for your life. And when challenges arise, remember that His grace is sufficient for you (2 Corinthians 12:9), and His timing is always perfect.
Have you prayed about your goals for this year and asked God for guidance? How can you remain faithful and trust Him even if things don’t go as planned?
Pray
Lord, thank You for the opportunity to set new goals and pursue growth this year. I commit my plans to You, knowing that You have a purpose for my life that is greater than I can see. Help me to seek Your will in all I do, trust Your guidance, and remain faithful in every step. Strengthen me when I feel weak, and remind me that You are working all things for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
