Seek God, Slay Goals

Happy New Year is in order, innit?  So, here goes…

HAPPY 2019 !!! -  Hope the excitement is written all over and contagious too (giggles)

Let’s be serious (winks), You know what comes right after New Years? Yes, you guessed right… New Year’s Resolutions.

Many of us start off our year with new habits to form, habits to be trashed, what we want to do better and what we shouldn’t do at all. 

It can also be likened to GOALS. Yup, GOALS.

Whether Resolutions or Goals, as a Bible-believing Christian, our goals can’t be vain and only self-centered.

Matthew 6:33 (NIV)

33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

You’re probably wondering, “So I can’t have material like goals and/or self-indulgent goals?”,  the answer is “Oh Yes, you absolutely can”

Deliberate goals are what we should aim for.

Philippians 4:8 (ESV)

8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

What you should avoid when setting your goals is anything that doesn’t and will not give Glory to Your Father’s name.

Look at this :

In building a house, a strong foundation is utterly important. Its durability depends on it.

No other solid rock is known, if not in His name.

Let Him instruct, teach and direct your path 2019 (Psalm 32:8). 

Be intentional about your goals, aim for durability, aim for love, aim to glorify His name, aim to renew your mind, aim to build better character/habits, aim to be better.

Trust me, He isn’t in the game or any game of letting you figure it all out on your own. Don’t pressure yourself if you’ve got no goals.

James 1:5 (NIV)

5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

Durability is the key to setting goals. A new year is not automatic for a new you (you know how that saying goes) or for things to fall into place. Nope, the cookie doesn’t crumble that way. It can happen any part of the year.

Hence…

Cheers to a goal-smashing, goal-durable, goal-fulfilled 2019.

God loves you silly !!!.