What is Your 2026 Growth Plan?
A Personal Growth Plan is Achievable
It's not too late to build a personal growth plan for 2026. Maybe you have already made a list of goals or resolutions and have committed to growing this year. Maybe you have hit the mid January slump and the goals already seem difficult to keep up with. I personally use a simple personal growth plan every year and want to share it with you.
It actually is a growth plan that we see Jesus following and it's found in Luke 2:52. This pivotal verse states, "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man" (NIV). There are four key areas he grew in and we can also build our life in these 4 important ways. This is a simple blueprint for balanced human development, showing He matured intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially, becoming the perfect example of a complete, servant-hearted person.
Four Ways Jesus Grew
Wisdom (Mental Growth): Jesus's mind developed, showing deep understanding and insightful questions, growing in intellectual capacity and divine discernment. We know he startled the teachers of the day with His understanding of the scriptures. Even though he was born as God, he did study and spent time in the scriptures. Is there an area or goal for 2026 that would challenge you mentally? Is there a non-spiritual area of life you want to study, improve, learn a new language etc…?
Stature (Physical Growth): He experienced normal human development, growing from child to young man, affirming His true humanity and physical health. So many issues stem from the lack of or ill treatment of our human bodies. The Bible says physical training is of value (1 tim4:8) if you have started the new year with a health goal(s) keep it up! Don’t be the guy/gal who starts at planet fitness but gives up by February!
Favor with God (Spiritual Growth): His life demonstrated perfect obedience and a deep, loving relationship with the Father, always pleasing to Him. Have you set faith goals for the year? Do your goals correspond with a ministry at Revive, or maybe a Bible reading plan? Ask the Lord how you can partner with his plans in 2026!
Favor with Man (Relational/Social Growth): Jesus cultivated positive relationships, showing unselfish courtesy, patience, and truthfulness, making Him well-regarded by others. Maybe our current series on forgiveness is challenging you to repair or redeem a current relational situation. Lets remember every day counts and we want big relational wins this year.
Your Own Growth Plan Matters
A Model for Life: Jesus's balanced growth serves as a divine model for all people, showing that true development involves every aspect of our being.
Holistic Development: It encourages striving for a complete, unified life, where mental, physical, spiritual, and relational health all impact each other.
Purposeful Growth: This development prepared Jesus to fulfill His purpose as an obedient servant, teaching us to grow into all God intends for us to be.
If you are interested in having personal coaching or a brief meeting with a leader at Revie Church let us help you find someone who can help you plan, reach and complete goals for 2026. I want to see you grow and I hope this simple lesson and potent scripture is a huge help to you. Take time to ask the Lord how these four areas in your life can be transformed.
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