What would have to happen this year for you to consider it a successful year? Have you thought about that? What is your definition of success? Most of us immediately tie success to our jobs, but what about success in your relationships, spiritual growth, or even with your family? You’ve probably got some ideas of things you’d like to accomplish in the different areas of your life, but unless you set proper goals with an actionable plan, those thoughts are really just dreams with very little hope of being fulfilled.
Proverbs 21:5 says, “Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty” (NLT). The Bible is clear that we must make plans, set goals, and do the work if we’re going to “build our wall” as Pastor Randy says. Planning means that we prayerfully sit down, and think through processes and outcomes that we want to achieve. The results you get will be directly tied to the processes you have in your life. You must be faithful in the little details if you expect God to give you more. Shortcuts won’t get you to where God wants to take you. All His promises have processes that we must go through. He has goals and plans for your life. Do yours line up with His?
Set some God-sized goals this year that can’t be achieved unless He intervenes. Put in place processes that will help you stay on track throughout the year. What needs to happen between now and the end of January for you to be on your way? Who do you need to talk to you about your plans and who can hold you accountable? Each of us must push past the fear, turn a deaf ear to the “what if’s” and step out in faith. The key to reaching your goals in most cases is “Go. Set. Ready.” You will never feel like you’re ready or set enough. God always requires us to take the first step. What will yours be in each of the areas God wants to grow you this year?