Over five years ago I read The
Daniel Plan by Rick Warren. It changed my thinking about physical, mental, and
emotional health. We need to have goals in front of us to keep us moving
forward, Please spend time contemplating and praying about these ideas from
this great book.
FIVE REASONS WHY I NEED TO SET
PERSONAL GOAL
1. Goal setting is a spiritual discipline.
“God plans to bring all
of history to its goal in Christ. Then Christ will be the head of
everything in heaven and on earth!” Eph.1:10 (GW)
2. Goals focus my energy.
“I do
not run without a goal. I fight like a boxer who is hitting something—not just
the air.” 1 Cor. 9:26 (NCV)
“Make
the most of every opportunity for doing good in these evil days.” Eph. 5:16 (NLT)
3. Goals stretch my faith.
“According to your faith will it be done to you.” Matt. 9:29
“Everything that does not come from faith is sin.” Rom.14:23
4. Goals build my character.
Paul:
“I do not claim that I’ve already succeeded or have already become perfect. I
keep striving toward the goal for which Christ Jesus has won me to
himself.” Phil. 3:12 (TEV)
“Then we will be
mature, just as Christ is, and we will be completely like him.” Eph.
4:13 (CEV)
5. Goals give me hope.
Job:
“I do not have the strength to endure. I do not have a goal that encourages
me to carry on.” Job 6:11 (NLT)
“The
plans I have for you are plans to prosper you, not to harm you. They are plans
to give you hope and a future.” Jer. 29:11 (NIV)
I hope you are encouraged to do something to make your
life healthier and happier. God desires you to be your best, and will help
you. I will restore your health and heal your wounds, declares the
Lord. - Jeremiah 30:17
Change your life today and set some goals. Amen?
