Goal Setting: The Key To Success
“Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus”
(Philippians 3:12-14).
If you’ve ever been locked out of your house, you know how important keys are. For believers, goal setting is a key that opens the door to Christ-like living and affects us in a number of ways:
1. Excitement is renewed. When we are not clear on our direction, enthusiasm wanes. Excitement comes as we strive toward our goals and see God at work transforming us.
2. Direction replaces drifting. Without goals, we lose sight of where we’re headed and instead begin to drift. Complacency replaces passion and we start thinking, This is just who I am. Goals help us focus on who we are becoming.
3. Excellence replaces mediocrity. Without goals, we start living a hum-drum, “don’t bother me” way of life. Working with focus counters mediocrity.
4. Our attitudes will improve. When we do not like the choices we are making, we become quick to criticize others. When we are following God’s plan, we will feel better about ourselves and relate more positively to others.
5. Life will be rewarding. If we live for ourselves, we will be disappointed. Setting goals helps us wisely use time, energy, resources, and talents God has given us. Life is a gift, and we are to be good stewards of it. Without goals, that is difficult.
It will be easier to identify distractions and evaluate opportunities if you compare them to established goals. Choices then become clearer, and you will be able to reap the benefits of goal setting: enthusiasm, direction, excellence and reward.
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