Guest: Gabe Boyd Resolutions and Advice to Young Converts by Jonathan Edwards Luke  How do we set goals that challenge us, but are also something that we can accomplish in the upcoming year?! As you evaluate life and areas for growth, ask some friends and family for recommendations on areas where you can improve - trust me, they’ll have a few suggestions for you! Gabe - it’s about progress, not perfection! Building a better life includes building a strong community, surrounding yourself with godly men who can model the way for you, older guys to mentor you and younger guys you can pour life into - building that strong community is vital. Goals aren’t just about you getting better, but getting better for the purpose of doing all that God has called for you to do - it’s not about you, but about you actively being engaged to make the world a better place! Areas for growth:WisdomReading - this year, set a goal to read at least one book a month! Start somewhere!Various categories to consider:Spiritual Disciplines - Richard Foster, Celebration of DisciplinePassion & DevotionCultural ApologeticsBiblical Literacy - Watchman Nee, How to Study the BibleMarriage & Family - Paul David Tripp, ParentingStatureWhat are your goals to be the best version of yourself in terms of your physical stature - but also in terms of your mind, emotions, how you carry yourself, your attitude…Difference between your job - vocation and calling - check out The Call by Os GuinnessFavor with GodLearning how to rest in His grace and love - battling against the “performance culture” that tries to mold believers into the world’s idea of “success” - Scripture tells us that we’re working from victory (in Christ) and not to victoryWe learn to live in obedience not for our own glory, but to bring the proper attention and give the proper weight to who God is - He is worthy of our lives - our “worth-ship”Favor with manColossians The Bait of Satan by John Bevere and When People are Big and God is Small by Ed Welch deal with the power and importance of forgivenessGalatians  T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.Huge thank you to Jared Wood for allowing T4M to use his music in our intro and outro selections.