60/365: The Secret to Reaching Your Goal

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. ~Proverbs 16:9

Our desires shape our destination. If you aren't where you want to be, perhaps you are establishing the steps without giving them to God.

If your big goal is to "stop doing something" or "start doing something" you are working from the wrong end.

Goals don't begin with what you want to stop or start. They live where you want to end up and who you want to become.

Faith and life goals should be built on who you want to become or what you want to accomplish.

Think about this... When you open the map app, do you type in the address of where you are or where you want to go?

GO DEEPER: Philippians 4: 4-9

NEXT STEP: Ask God to guide you along the path he has chosen for you and to put the destination in your heart. Dwell on that destination - then go after it.

Kevin Miller

on 03/01/2023 at 07:25 PM

Working on a goal. That’s a great idea. Especially if God is directing it. I have to start with who God created me to be. I’ve spent a lot of time being who I wanted to me and being unhappy in the process. Bring what God created me to be will help the other goals to fall into place.

Ryan

on 03/01/2023 at 06:21 PM

Good stuff but remember we still have are half to do God will direct but we must take the steps follow him men.

Ethan Rogers

on 03/01/2023 at 04:37 PM

My journey has been tiresome and arduous, but necessary. I have come full circle after spinning out of control for so long.The viscous cycles of misery fueled by my own selfish cries for worthiness, the painful suffering of hurting myself and others out of greed as I tried to proclaim that I was a good man and deserving of praise. These patterns of insanity drove me deeper into self-pity and resentment. I feared my shadow, I feared life on life's terms. I have cheated and lied, especially. to myself. There is a bigger picture involved that I feel most ignored or denied, and so blatantly, me. God has a plan, and from my point of view... it is my goal. Live with God and all His glory in His kingdom. Now, I must humble myself to accept guidance and surrender to the ultimate victory that I've been fighting against my whole life. God's lead, God's will. For the love and grace of God has convinced me now that I have been revaled the truth that has so eluded my sight by the fog of self-deception. I need God. I need Jesus's reason. To better the existence of my daily walk. To conquer this physical universe is not the goal. My spiritual war and its past obsolescence have mastered my direction. The evidence of my failures leads me to the reality of God's purpose for me. Thank you, Lord, for ruling my life, please help me to abide.

Daryl Trowbridge

on 03/01/2023 at 03:59 PM

@T - Thank you for the encouraging words yesterday. It means a lot to me that someone understands what I'm going through and comes along side of me. God bless, brother!

Daryl Trowbridge

on 03/01/2023 at 03:57 PM

"Goals don't begin with what you want to stop or start. They live where you want to end up and who you want to become." Where has this been all my life? I have been so focused on the behaviors as goals rather than on the ultimate outcome. Consequently, I have struggled with doing right and avoiding wrong. And I have failed far too often. Today, I set a new goal. I will grow closer to Jesus. To reach this goal, I will surrender daily to the Holy Spirit and listen to His leading. I will spend quality time with Christ daily in reading and prayer. And when I stumble, I will remind myself of my goal (and that the behaviors themselves aren't the goals) and get back up, praising God that I have an advocate with the Father. God bless, brothers!

Tommy Williamson

on 03/01/2023 at 02:21 PM

As a wood crafter I can not just pick up a piece of wood and start cutting, sanding, drilling, gluing, nailing or screwing thinking that I am going to create something nice. I first have to have an image either in my mind, on paper or in the computer of what I want to build, chose what wood(s) that I am going to use, what size I need to cut each piece to, what the prices are going to be held together with, what I am going to use to soften the edges and even what finish(s) I am going to use. Sometimes these plans come together rather quickly and other times it takes a lot of time and planing. God has a plan for what and where he wants us to be and to get there we have to let the master craftsman’s lead us with each step we take to get to that final goal. Each day I ask God to let His will be done in my life as it is in Heaven. By doing that I surrender myself to Him each day and then let Him cut, shape, sand and form me into exactly what he wants me to be.

Brandon Pembleton

on 03/01/2023 at 02:08 PM

God guide my heart that my ambition and competitive nature is tamped with your holy spirit first. That the goal setting and level climbing nature of my being is to do one thing and that is to help others. That new career roles and community roles are done with You God at the heart of them, that I remember always that's the real reward im after. And ladder climbing's real purpose is to help others because while I'm climbing I'm also climbing the spiritual ladder so that I am equipped to truly serve and help those I may need to lead. Thank you God for all the talents and gifts. I do not wish to waste them chasing only worldly junk. The real treasure I want is you God. You in my heart and in my mind. You in my work and career development. You in my relationships. And most importantly You in my own fatherhood, bless me with the kind of patience and love that I can only learn from You for my daughters and my whole family. I love you God amen 🙏

Boyce Moses

on 03/01/2023 at 01:49 PM

When I make plans of goals, the first step is to go to God and the. Follow His lead. Can’t have a better guide. Love you Jesus! 🤎❤️💚🤍

michael f vinning

on 03/01/2023 at 12:48 PM

You guys are sharing from the heart! Great stuff! I have to remember daily, heck, second by second, that living in the victory Christ died to give me IS A CHOICE!! I can dwell on the bad OR I CAN BE THANKFUL FOR THE GOOD. When I do the latter, second by second, victory and freedom are within reach and I act out of Gods will for me. If only I could do this more consistently

Joe Howard

on 03/01/2023 at 12:47 PM

Joseph C. - thanks for your testimony and openness. Prayers for you.

Joseph Caraveo

on 03/01/2023 at 12:29 PM

Good morning men of God! This last 7 years I have been in a downward spiral. 7 years ago I let sin creep into my life and stopped going to and serving in church. I was a Second at the time and allowed my guilt and shame to keep me down. I felt so disappointed and angry with myself that after all the Lord did for me and still I returned to my vomit that I just kept engaging in the desires of my flesh. That led to three years of homelessness and disparity. God was still pursuing me every moment of every day and I know it. I know my calling and my purpose but I was running, in the belly of the whale so to speak. God's continual love and call has opened my eyes and heart again and I'm back on track and excited once again. I see clearly now that the last 7 years have been part of what i needed to go through to help others. I've stopped trying to figure it out and know who I am and who's I am. In closing, I'm so very glad that God is not like man, because I would have given up on me years ago. I hope my story can bring hope and encouragement to someone that may be struggling and may God continue to bless you! your brother in Christ Joseph

beexsmith

on 03/01/2023 at 12:18 PM

Secrets? If any of us commits our own character to honest transparency with a double standard to shut down then why do we bother to say one thing and do the opposite? THAT action - in itself - indicates we choose to run from ourself, hide, and create our own dissonance once again. The result? Passive aggressive behaviors feed what we fear within. Period. Solution? Connect with a human whom is trustworthy, won’t mess with your mind, and speak into the coalface of truth with respect. Get honest within yourself by recognizing omissive patterns lead to isolation spiraling into secrets - again!

Robert McFaddin

on 03/01/2023 at 12:11 PM

I want to be a godly man of integrity. I want to be a man my wife can trust.

Elliott

on 03/01/2023 at 10:05 AM

Secret? I try not to keep secrets I trust that God has my plans and he will guide me to meet my goals if I put in the work. I can't stop or wonder why it's taking so long. If I have trust in God's timing, I know that when he knows when I'm ready to receive the gifts he will bless me with them, as long as I stay in fit spiritual condition. I have to love who I am today to receive love I first need to love me. And stop remembering, I can't move on with my life when all I'm doing is focusing on how people treated me yesterday or yesteryear. Or how I treat myself I need to Keep moving forward.

Adam C.Morales

on 03/01/2023 at 09:56 AM

God please help me to see the man you created me to be. I know I along way to go to be the husband, father,Christian and the man You invision me to be. Help me not just focus on my failures.

60/365: The Secret to Reaching Your Goal

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