Rooted and Rising: Setting Faith-Driven Goals for 2025
Embrace Purpose, Align with God’s Will, and Start the Year Seeking the Kingdom First
Happy New Year Friends, and welcome back!
I hope your holiday season was filled with love, rest, and time to reflect on the year gone by. As we step into 2025, I’m filled with a sense of renewal and excitement for what’s ahead—not just for myself but for all of us seeking to grow in faith, align our lives with God’s will, and embrace His purpose for us.
Over the last few weeks of 2024, I took a step back to reflect. This is a practice I’ve done for years: reviewing my year, celebrating wins, and setting goals for the next season of life. But this year was different. As I looked back on my 2024 goals, I realized something surprising—I hadn’t achieved a single one of my personal goals.
And yet, I wasn’t disappointed. I wasn’t frustrated. I was in awe.
You see, while my personal goals went untouched, my year was filled with incredible milestones: I started a recruiting consulting firm, launched a podcast, created this newsletter, committed to church, and even began serving in ministry. These weren’t my plans; they were God’s.
That realization shifted something deep within me. For so many years, I’ve been guilty of setting goals that I never prayed over or aligned with God’s purpose for my life. And often, that left me feeling disappointed or frustrated by unmet expectations. But last year, God reminded me that His plans are always greater, more perfect, and more aligned with the purpose He created me for.
So, this year, I’m approaching goal-setting with a new mindset. My guiding scripture for 2025 is Matthew 6:33:
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."
This year, I’m not chasing worldly ambitions or personal plans. Instead, I’m seeking the Kingdom first and letting God guide my path. My focus is radical obedience—trusting Him to lead me to the right opportunities, people, and purpose.
This is the heart behind my Rooted and Rising series, a 30-day podcast journey designed to help you—and me—set goals that align with God’s will. Each day, we reflect on scripture, explore its meaning, and apply it to our daily lives. It’s about starting the year with intention, building habits that last, and growing deeper in faith.
As we set the tone for 2025, let’s commit together to leveling up our faith, shifting our focus away from the world, and fixing our eyes on the Kingdom. Let’s surrender this year to Him, trusting that He will do more than we can imagine.
Join me on this journey of faith, growth, and purpose. Listen to the Rooted and Rising series on my podcast, Everyday Grace, and let’s step into this year with hearts ready to seek Him first.
Here’s to a year of surrender, obedience, and Kingdom work. I’m so glad we’re on this journey together.
With grace and purpose,
Adrena
P.S. If you’re ready to start this year rooted in faith, head over to the podcast tab on Substack to follow the series. Let’s rise together!