Recently I heard a great acrostic from Zig Ziglar – a man I deeply respect – about goals.

Zig is one of America’s most popular motivational speakers and the author of over 25 books, including the classic (and one of my personal favorites) See You At the Top.  He’s a committed follower of Christ, and has shared his faith with millions over the last 40 years through live and recorded training events.

Ziglar is also a proponent of goal-setting to help you reach your God-given potential.  As you may know, I believe that goals are fundamentally statements of faith – faith in what God wants to achieve through you.

And on a practical level, developing a habit of goal-setting in all the different areas of your life is a proven method to increase your motivation, productivity and sense of fulfillment.

That’s why this acrostic really hit home with me (and I hope it will with you too):

Godly

Objectives

Assure

Lasting

Success

See, I told you it was good!

As we wrap up 2010 (only a few weeks left) and prepare for what 2011 might hold, now is a great time to set some Godly Goals (or re-visit the goals you’ve already set).

P.S. If you’re ready to see a marked increase in your productivity, check out my three-hour resource called “Setting and Achieving Godly Goals” – it’s available as an Immediate Download or a 3-CD Set.

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About Nelson Searcy

Nelson Searcy is an experienced church growth strategist, pastor, church planter and coach, consulting with churches around the world. As founder of Church Leader Insights and the Renegade Pastors Network, he has personally trained more than 3,500 church leaders in over 45 denominations through live events, seminars and monthly coaching. Nelson is also the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church, with locations across New York City and in Boca Raton, FL. Nelson and his church routinely appear on lists such as “The 50 Most Influential Churches” and “The 25 Most Innovative Leaders.” He is the author of over 100 church growth resources and 18+ books, including The Renegade Pastor: Abandoning Average in Your Life, Ministry and The Difference Maker: Using Your Everyday Life for Eternal Impact, and At the Cross with the People Who Were There. He and his wife, Kelley, have one son, Alexander.