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Welcome to the first episode of the new year! In today’s episode, we’re not just talking about setting resolutions; we’re talking about crafting resolves that flow from your heart, shaped by God’s purposes and grounded in Gospel truth.

Drawing on the Full Focus system by Michael Hyatt and the legacy of Jonathan Edwards’ Resolutions, I’ll walk you through a framework for setting meaningful, spiritually rooted goals that go beyond surface-level change.

You’ll learn:

• Why most resolutions fail
• The importance of heart-level transformation
• How to follow a simple 4-part process for setting life-shaping goals
• The power of writing down your goals and committing them to prayer

Whether you’re starting fresh or refining your direction, this episode will help you aim higher, grow deeper, and walk forward with purpose in 2026.

Resources Mentioned:

• Full Focus Planner by Michael Hyatt
  
  
• Jonathan Edwards’ 70 Resolutions

Take Action This Week:

• Go to our website for more helpful resources at jameslongjr.org
• Journal your top 3 life domains to focus on this year
• Pray through your motivations: “What is God calling me to aim for in 2026?”

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Dr. James Long, Jr. is a pastor, counselor, professor, and biblical coach with more than 30 years of experience helping people navigate emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Through Lessons for Life, James offers biblical wisdom and practical tools to help you grow in your relationship with God, respond to life with greater wisdom, and experience the hope and freedom found in Jesus Christ.

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