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[E91] Setting New Year’s Goals Together - Part 1: New Year, New Heart · Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel

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  Are you ready to transform your wishes into actionable goals this new year?
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  Welcome to the Couple's Journey with Christ Jesus blog series entitled Setting
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  New Year Goals Together.
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  This week, we'll focus on encouragement that opens our hearts and minds to the
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  transformative power of intentional goal setting.
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  Join Ray and Annie as they share their insights on this important theme.
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  Together, let's explore the meaning of New Year's resolutions and discover how
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  to turn our wishes into actionable goals anchored in,
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  Whether you're seasoned goal-setters or new to the concept, this reflection
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  is for you. Here's part one.
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  The famous phrase is New Year's resolutions, and many people commonly engage
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  in this activity individually, whether making a detailed list or just keeping those points in mind.
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  The excitement for the new year also brings a desire for change.
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  However, while goal-setting for married couples is generating buzz,
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  thanks to social media, The noise surrounding the
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  results is not as loud as expected This may
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  be because it has become a norm for married couples to
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  discuss critical matters But the intentionality of
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  improving those matters remains far less Unless a particular issue has become
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  a source of further challenges We are not really used to making new year goals
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  There have been certain times of the year when we share what we look forward
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  to or things we can work on But it hasn't been consistent or measured over time Over the years,
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  as we've been learning to live more intentionally.
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  Anchored in Christ, we can say that what we had before were merely wishes or dreams.
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  Those good intentions will not translate into goals until they are converted
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  into intentional actions.
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  So for this week's discussion, we're sharing what we've learned about goal-setting
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  that is anchored in Christ Jesus.
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  We will share the biblical truths we've discovered regarding this subject,
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  as well as the challenges we face in being intentional with our goal-setting.
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  It's not natural for us humans to express a willingness for accountability,
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  much less to receive criticism, even though these two can lead to valuable,
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  life-changing impacts.
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  Indeed, the willingness to make
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  decisions and take action toward a transformed life is a heart matter.
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  Creating a list and translating it into tasks with regular accountability checks.
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  Reflects where our heart is anchored. Here are a few recommendations as you
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  join us in this week's topic of setting new year goals together.
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  First, reflect on the lessons and challenges you encountered this past year.
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  Second, encourage your spouse to sit down and discuss those learnings and challenges.
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  Be sure to have an open heart to listen and understand, particularly if this
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  year has been challenging for your relationship and family.
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  Third, read and reflect on Habakkuk 2 verses 2 to 3.
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  If having this kind of conversation with your spouse is not a regular occurrence
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  or has never existed in your marriage, remember that a good habit will not form
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  until there is a firm decision to start and continue it.
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  Again, our prayer is that we will have another impactful topic and discussion
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  this week as we continue to commit our marriage to Jesus Christ.
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  Before we close, we want to invite you to engage with us and support the Couples
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  Journey blog series podcast.
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  By following this channel, leaving comments, and sharing episodes with your family and friends.
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  You're helping us in our mission to transform marriages today.
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  Your support encourages more couples to see you in the future.
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  God's guidance and grow stronger together.
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  Learn more about this movement on the website www.couplesjourney.org.
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  Thank you for being part of this journey, together, we can make a difference.
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  Here's the final part of today's episode.
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  Thank you for joining Ray and Annie in this enriching discussion on setting
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  new year goals together.
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  As we reflect on the lessons learned from the past year and the challenges ahead,
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  let's remember the importance of intentionality and accountability in our relationships.
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  We hope you feel inspired to engage in meaningful conversations with your spouse
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  and embark on this journey together.
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  Until next time, keep your hearts anchored in Christ and your goals aligned
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  with love. See you next week.
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  Did you know that the first book authored by Ray and Annie, titled Couples'
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  Journey, Restore, Relearn, Rejoice, has evolved into an inspiring three-book series?
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  From book one which they shared, the inspiring narrative reveals God's continuous
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  transforming work, showing how even the most broken paths can be made new and
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  deeply connected through His grace.
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  Book two is a comprehensive workbook that serves as a practical guide for understanding
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  and living out God's biblical blueprint for marriage.
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  Filled with engaging exercises, thought-provoking discussions,
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  and personal reflection tools, it empowers you and your spouse to actively engage
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  with divine design, transforming insights into actionable steps for every aspect of your relationship.
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  Book 3 is a 52-week devotional, your essential resource for cultivating a consistent
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  spiritual habit centered around biblical conversation, both as a couple and
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  within your small group.
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  Each week, through thoughtfully crafted reflections and the unique Drash method,
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  you'll be equipped to deepen your connection with Christ and each other,
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  turning your marital relationship into a lifelong journey of discipleship.
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  Are you ready to truly live out God's design for your marriage?
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  The Couples Journey series offers the wisdom tools and encouragement you need
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  to embark on this incredible path of restoration, relearning, and rejoicing.
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