“Leaders learn that seeking direction from the Lord prayerfully about what He wants them to do is essential in their callings. Setting goals, with the guidance of the Spirit, will help them do the work the Lord has given them” (Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders’ Guidebook, 19).

“You have a responsibility to learn what Heavenly Father wants you to do and then to do your best to follow His will” (Aaronic Priesthood: Fulfilling Our Duty to God [Deacon] [2001], 4). “The [Personal Progress] program teaches you to make commitments, carry them out, and report your progress to a parent or leader. These are patterns you will use throughout your life to learn and improve” (Young Women Personal Progress, 7).

Set a class presidency goal.

• A Young Women class presidency may set a goal to increase attendance at Mutual. Their plan might be to personally invite young women to commit to attend.
• The class presidency can help the entire class set a class goal.

Set a personal goal.

• “Counsel with your parents, and prayerfully choose goals that will help you cultivate feminine virtues, grow spiritually, and reach your divine potential” (Young Women Personal Progress, 1).
• What have you learned from making personal goals?

Additional Helps

• 1 Nephi 17:8; 18:1–4 (“Thou shalt construct a ship.”)
• Abraham 4:21 (“Their plan was good.”)
• Doctrine and Covenants 88:119
• Young Women Personal Progress, 2–4