FUTURE GOALS
Moving forward!
Goals:
As we wrap up our 5-week plan, it is really important that we decide our “next steps” to continue our growth. As relationships have been at the center of Forged & Refined, they should continue to be part of any future goals that we set. Here are some practical questions to consider when setting goals:
Your goals should be S.M.A.R.T.
As we wrap up our 5-week plan, it is really important that we decide our “next steps” to continue our growth. As relationships have been at the center of Forged & Refined, they should continue to be part of any future goals that we set. Here are some practical questions to consider when setting goals:
- Accountability: When can my group or partner meet again? How often can we continue to meet? Set this up ASAP!
- Bible Study: What devotional plan will I go through next? Will I do this by myself or with family/friends?
- Prayer: How can I add to my ongoing prayer list? When will I set aside time to continue to prayer regularly?
- Service: How can I continue to pray with and/or serve my spouse, family, or friends on a regular basis? How can I reach out to encourage my “potential disciple”? How can I continue to serve in my church?
- Self-Discipline: Should I continue to do my goal from the past 5 weeks? Is there something different in my life I should consider doing moving forward?
Your goals should be S.M.A.R.T.
- SPECIFIC: Your goal should be clear and specific, otherwise you won't be able to focus your efforts or feel truly motivated to achieve it.
- MEASURABLE: It's important to have measurable goals, so that you can track your progress and stay motivated. Assessing progress helps you to stay focused, meet your deadlines, and feel the excitement of getting closer to achieving your goal.
- ATTAINABLE: Your goal also needs to be realistic and attainable to be successful. In other words, it should stretch your abilities but still remain possible.
- RELEVANT: This step is about ensuring that your goal matters to you, and that it also aligns with other relevant goals.
- TIME-BOUND: Every goal needs a target date, so that you have a deadline to focus on and something to work toward. Set target dates for accomplishing something OR set a frequency (ex: 3 times per week) for a recurring goal.
