As you think about goal setting for the new year, let me give you some "thought" questions:

1.  Will my goal be life giving?  Will it enable me to serve others?  (For example, a weight and exercise goal would do this.)

2.  Will one of my goals be to have a holy boldness to exalt the cross and life of Christ?  (Self-seeking lives result in minimal interest in His goals and purposes.)

To be successful in your goals, you must have a propers purpose.  Example:  You want to look and feel better for others.  Well, this will probably last just so long.  But, on the other hand, why not look at your body as the temple of God (the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit) and be well and strong for His glory and purpose.