202. Setting 2026 Goals Already? Why Jesus Would Tell You to Do THIS First

What if the way you’re approaching your 2026 goals is quietly working against the very freedom you’re praying for?

As the year wraps up, there’s often an unspoken pressure to get ahead — to think harder, plan better, and finally figure yourself out. That urgency can feel responsible and faithful, but it can also carry a weight that shows up as food stress, body anxiety, and constant mental chatter.

In today’s episode, we’re slowing the pace to look at what Jesus consistently did before major decisions — and why rushing straight into plans might be costing you clarity. This conversation isn’t about fixing yourself or adding another spiritual to-do. It’s an invitation to approach the year ahead differently than you ever have before.

A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…

🕊️ Why planning can feel faithful while still being rooted in pressure

🔇 The subtle difference between stepping away and checking out

🧠 How internal noise can shape decisions without you realizing it

📖 What Scripture reveals about timing, direction, and discernment

🛠️ A more grounded way to approach 2026 without forcing clarity

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