9/30/08

Achieve Your Goals



Proverbs 21:5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only want.

A goal can be the things we aspire to achieve. The proverb refers to being diligent toward our goals, and not to be hasty in our actions to achieve those goals. A goal is the end result of a plan. Planning is necessary! Hastiness can cause frustration. The end result may not be just what you thought it would be. Then there would be disappointment.
Setting a goal establishes our priorities. If you don't establish your priorities, someone, or something else will.
Time, for instance, can be utilized to the utmost, or it could be wasted. Not allowing yourself enough time can create hastiness in trying to accomplish your goals. This can become disastrous! Not only are you frustrated, you might become despondent because of the disappointment of not reaching your goal.
Proverbs 16:9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
From time to time, you will need to adjust your goals, according to how God reveals His plan for your life. Your responsibility is to maximize your time and not be in a hurry. Don't waste time on things that are not important. Set your sights on the end result and keep moving on...slowly, but consistently.
Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Ask God to give you the strength to stay on track, even if it means you need to work at your goal for a long period of time. It will be well worth it. HASTE MAKES WASTE !
Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

A goal is different from a dream...
A dream is a picture of the world the way we want it to be
or as it should be.
A goal is a picture of the world the way we are willing to work to make it become.
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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Good insight! People get caught up in the rat race and forget to take the time to smell the roses.