The Need For God-Given Goals

We should make plans - counting on God to direct us.
Proverbs 16:9

There are several reasons why we fail to set goals for our lives:
(1) We haven't been taught the blessing or joy of such an action.
(2) We don'tknow how to go about it.
(3) We are afraid of failing. If we don't have a goal there's no guilt or embarrassment over not reaching it.
(4) We feel intimidated by previous failures. Solomon wrote: "We should make plans - counting on God to direct us.
"Jesus said: "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it?" (Luke 14:28 ).
Goal setting takes time, discipline,courage and perseverance.
Between you and your goal there'll be road blocks, enemy attacks and temptations designed to derail you.
"So, what should I do?"
(a) Talk to God. Get into agreement with His will for you.
(b) Write your goals down. The shortest pencil is better than the longest memory. God told the prophet, "Write the vision, and make it plain" (Habakkuk 2:2). Without written goals you have no compassand you can get swept off course.
(c) Focus on your top goals. If you attempt everything you'll accomplish nothing. Remember, a big success is simply several little successes strung together.
(d) Be alert to those God sends into your life to help you fulfill His purposes. Draw on the wisdom of experienced people; stand on their shoulders. Even your critics can sharpen you.
God has a plan for your life - seek Him and He'll reveal it to you!