Goals

2 Peter 1:3-8 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

This is the time of year when everyone begins setting goals and planning to be productive in the upcoming year. I have already started my list of writing goals for 2024. In the verses above, Peter is pointing to the basic building blocks to help grow spiritual maturity. He is giving a DNA code for a healthy Christian life. Together, these qualities make believers effective in their spiritual lives and help them grow deep in their understanding of Jesus. Building on these qualities help us grow into the call we have been given. Read through the list of these core attributes of a healthy follower of Christ again as you prepare your goals for 2024.

I would love to hear what your favorite verse was from last week’s readings. This week’s readings are…..

Sunday – 1 John 3:7-24

Monday – 1 John 4:1-21

Tuesday – 1 John 5:1-21

Wednesday – 2 John 1-13

Thursday – 3 John 1-15

Friday – Jude 1-25

Saturday – Revelation 1:1-20