F.A.I.T.H.
Serena recently shared a post from Pastor Rick Warren entitled “Exercise Faith by Setting Goals.”
Referencing Proverbs 17:24 and Matthew 9:29, he suggests setting goals that matter and require big faith.
“Once you’ve figured out what matters most, set goals big enough to require faith. . . God is telling you to choose your cup—and he’ll fill it. Whether you have a little teacup, a five-gallon jug, or a 100-gallon barrel of faith, God will fill it up according to your faith. How much you trust God determines how much God blesses you.”
According to Pastor Warren, a goal set in F.A.I.T.H. is:
Focused: It’s specific—something you can measure.
Attainable: It’s possible and practical. If you set an unrealistic goal, you won’t accomplish it.
Individual: It’s personal. You can’t set goals for other people. You have ownership over your own goals, not someone else’s.
Trackable: Your goal needs a deadline. Without a date on it, it’s not a goal.
Heartfelt: Never set a goal you’re not passionate about. You’ll only accomplish goals that you really desire to reach.
T.R.A.C. and T.R.A.C.life require big faith, but are there more specific goals you can set? What about seeking after the following in prayer?
Increase campers by 8.
Ask 5-10 new donors to sponsor campers.
Add more depth to leadership.
Offer T.R.A.C.life mentoring or increase mentoring pairs.
Remember Elisah and the widow? God gave her oil according to the jars she brought to the prophet. Let’s see what our limitless God can do with our goals set in F.A.I.T.H.
