Organizing Your Theocratic Life: How to Set Meaningful Goals for 2025

As Jehovah’s Witnesses, we’re always looking for ways to make the best use of our time in Jehovah’s service. But with so much to juggle—meetings, ministry, personal study, and family responsibilities—it can feel overwhelming. How can we keep everything balanced while continuing to grow spiritually? Setting achievable spiritual goals is one way to stay focused and productive.

🌟 Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.

Why Set Spiritual Goals?

Setting goals helps us focus on what matters most and keeps us motivated in our ministry and personal study. The Apostle Paul encourages us to “run in such a way that you may attain it” (1 Corinthians 9:24). Having a goal in mind—whether it’s to auxiliary pioneer, finish a Bible reading schedule, or improve our public speaking skills—can make all the difference.

The Misadventures of a Busy Family: When Schedules Run Amok

We’ve all been there. One moment you’re confidently juggling work, family, and spiritual activities, and the next, you’re sitting in an empty Kingdom Hall wondering why no one else showed up for the service group what was actually changed for the C.O. visit. Managing a busy family’s schedule is like trying to herd cats—except the cats have extracurricular activities, meeting assignments, and a penchant for mischief.

The Comedy of Calendar Errors

Let me share a couple of stories that might sound amusingly familiar.¹

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Photo by Mikhail Nilov

Lost in Translation

Monday, 7:00 AM: My husband rushes into the kitchen, panic-stricken.

“Did you pack my lunch?”

“Why would I? You’re off today,” I reply confidently.

He raises an eyebrow. “Pretty sure my boss expects me at the convention center in an hour.”

“Convention? I thought that was next week!”

It wasn’t.

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A Tale of Two Appointments

Wednesday, 3:00 PM: I confidently stroll into the dentist’s office with my son, Danilo, only to be met with puzzled looks.