30-Day Goal Setting
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It can be overwhelming to set long term goals, especially if you have tried (and failed) time and time again in the past. Where looking out a year can be intimidating, setting goals for 30 days at a time is much more attainable. Our desire is to love God with all of our hearts, souls, minds, and strength. We want to help you set goals in these areas as you intentionally study Scripture and capture gratitude and prayer each day.

We have identified four areas to set 30-day goals in:

More information on each is included in the sections below.

1. Spiritual

Identify a goal to strengthen your spiritual life and walk with Jesus. Some ideas may include:
  • Waking up 10 minutes early for focused prayer.
  • Reading daily Scripture from your 30-day prayer & gratitude book
  • Honor the Sabbath / set aside one day a week to rest
  • Take an hour or two to go someone alone with a journal and talk/listen to God
  • Find an encouraging podcast or sermon to listen to on a walk once a week
  • Join a small group at church
  • Start a Bible study with a few friends
  • Read a Christian book on a spiritual discipline you are interested in learning more about
  • Start a prayer group text with a few friends and intentionally pray for one another
  • Volunteer with a charity you love
  • Journal 3-5 things you are grateful for each day (in your 30-day prayer & gratitude book)
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2. Relationships / Community / Family

Identify a goal to strengthen relationships & community in your life. Some ideas may include:
  • Have a family dinner at least once a week
  • Put phones/devices away at home for a set amount of time each evening
  • Schedule dinner/lunch/coffee with a friend or family member one day a week
  • Join a small group
  • Start a Bible study or book club with a few friends
  • Leave encouraging notes for friends/family (in their room, car, desk at work, lunchbox, etc)
  • Send an encouraging text to a friend you haven't heard from in a while
  • Invite a friend to join you at church
  • Bake cookies for the neighbors on your street

3. Health / Wellness

Identify a goal to improve your health/wellness. Some ideas may include:
  • ​Walk 10,000 steps a day five days a week
  • Drink 80oz of water a day
  • Sign up for a new yoga class to attend twice a week
  • Give up soda
  • Eat more vegetables during the day
  • Take the stairs at work instead of the elevator
  • Give up sweets
  • Go to bed an hour earlier than usual
  • Google a fitness challenge to do 
  • Take a social media break (or cut back during certain hours of the day)
  • Meal plan each week for healthy eating​

4. Hobbies / Work / Learning Something New

Identify a goal toward something you are passionate about or want to learn more about. Some ideas may include:
  • Read a new book
  • Sign up for a class
  • Set time aside each week to work on something you want to get better at (calligraphy, writing, knitting, photography, computer program, painting, coaching, etc.)
  • Work towards a side business you might be interested in (research info, reach out to a mentor, start a business plan, meet with others in the field, etc.)
  • Cut back on spending to save for a vacation you have been dying to take
Not sure what you are passionate about? Click the button below for some worksheets we have put together to walk you through thinking through your passions: