Press Towards The Goal

” I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
– Philippians 3:14

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Time and again we set new goals. These plans fall into various categories like health, finance, relationship, spiritual growth, and much more.
 
While it is important to set goals and have plans, we must endeavor to make God the center, otherwise, it may end up in frustration, mere chasing of shadow.

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. (Proverbs 19:21)
 
In this most unpredictable time in the history of mankind, the most important goal you need to set is to know the mind of God concerning all areas of your life.

You should ask questions like; 
What will God have me do with my family and relationships?
How will God want me to manage my health and finance?
What investment and career is God leading me into?
How do I deliberately reach more people for Christ with my words and actions?
 
Maybe you think all this is just being overly spiritual, no not so.

Peter worked very hard but achieved very little until Jesus spoke (Luke 5).
David won so many battles because he always inquired of God.
Noah survived the flood only because he received divine instructions.

Daniel and Joseph excelled as administrators because they always put God first. 
 
You too as a child of God, will do well to know the mind of your father first in all your goal-setting. It will free you of struggles, hard labor, and frustrations.
 
And like Gamaliel said to the elite and leaders of his days, if the agenda is of the flesh, it will fail but if it is of God it will overcome. 
{ … For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. 39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.” – Acts 5:38-39 (NIV) }
 
Go ahead set your goals with God at the center and you will rise to the top.

LET US PRAY:

Dear Heavenly Father, you are the center of it all. I enthrone you as chief over my life.

Show me the goals you want me to achieve and help me to do it right and in your own way.

Take me to the top and cause me to soar high like the eagle no matter the time and season.
In Jesus’ Name. Amen​

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