Goal Setting The Key to Success Philippians 3:7-14 What three goals would you set for your life if you knew that you could achieve them? Would any of them be spiritual in nature? The apostle Paul was one of the most goal-oriented people in the Bible, yet he understood which pursuits were the most important. His chief ambition was to know Christ, His resurrection power, and the fellowship of His suffering (v. 10). Wed all do well to adopt these goals, but they sound so broad. How do we put them into practice? First, its important to comprehend that a goal is a purpose or direction toward which we work. This concept is fairly easy to understand when were talking about specific objectives like going to bed earlier or losing ten pounds, but what steps would you need to take in order to achieve spiritual goals like Pauls? Success requires choosing steps that are specific, reasonable, and measurable. For example, if you want to know Christ more intimately, you might commit to spending 30 minutes each day praying and reading His Word. After developing your plan and the steps to accomplish it, put your desire into action. If you dont take the necessary steps, it will simply remain a wish. No one develops intimacy with Christ through good intentions; it takes commitment, diligence, and perseverance. If you feel as if your faith is lacking vitality, it may be that youve become spiritually lazy. No one intends to slip into complacency. But unless you set some specific goals and work to achieve them, youll drift through life and miss the greatest accomplishment of all--learning to know Christ intimately. For more biblical teaching and resources from Dr. Charles Stanley, please visit intouch.org. Used with permission from In Touch Ministries, Inc. © 2009 All Rights Reserved.
Posted on: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 12:46:17 +0000
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