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Is There Such A Thing As Christian Goal Setting
Is There Such a Thing as Christian Goal Setting?
Word Count:
737
Summary:
Applying the Biblical word plan for goal setting, its clear that God has plans and so do people. God blesses righteous plans and blasts away ones that arent so righteous! Above all, goals and plans are subject to the will of God.
Keywords:
goals goal setting Christian planning
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There sure is! Applying the Biblical word plan for goal setting, its clear that God has plans and so do people. God blesses righteous plans and blasts away ones that arent so righteous! Above all, goals and plans are subject to the will of God.
Is goal planning even Biblical? You bet! God gives people plans:
[King David] gave [Solomon] the plans of all that the Spirit had put in his mind for the courts of the temple of the Lord and all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the temple of God and for the treasuries for the dedicated things. (1 Chronicles 28:12)
Dont discount goal planning as being worldly! Not unless you want to discount God too. But there are evil plans in this world and plans that are opposite to His will and moral will. These he will frustrate.
He thwarts the plans of the crafty, so that their hands achieve no success. (Job 5:12)
The LORD foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples." (Psalm 33:10)
Crafty means the schemers, the no-good-doers, the plotters. The nations get into the act too. God works both on the individual and global planes of the world; He is sovereign! And he warns those who plot in the darkness and who plan apart from his known will.
Woe to those who go to great depths to hide their plans from the LORD, who do their work in darkness and think, Who sees us? Who will know?" (Isaiah 29:15)
"Woe to the obstinate children," declares the LORD, to those who carry out plans that are not mine, forming an alliance, but not by my Spirit, heaping sin upon sin " (Isaiah 30:1)
Did I mention not making evil plans? Goal planning for unethical means is bad. So is planning goals that take you right out of the mainstream of Gods will for your life. Now be careful here Gods river is big and wide. I dont believe in a one-choice-or-youre-out narrow view of Gods will for you. I believe that for the Christian, there are many paths to many good outcomes and God is there on all of them. But there is a general direction and flow to the outcomes and we can observe it if we care to.
So goals and plans can be good things!
May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed." (Psalm 20:4)
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)
And God has his sovereign plan! Planning and goal setting is a fine thing. But subject everything to the Lords guidance.
But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations." (Psalm 33:11)
Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lords purpose that prevails." (Proverbs 19:21)
Biblical Advice about Plans
I love the book of Proverbs. Along with great advice for faith, business and life, comes this counsel about planning:
Dont plan in a vacuum, but run your plans and goals past other people. You dont want to do this with every goal and at every stage in the game, but you should with big and important plans. Especially if they impact other people.
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." (Proverbs 15:22)
Pray, pray some more, and then pray again! Surround your goals and plans with prayer and ask the Lord to bless you in their doing.
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." (Proverbs 16:3)
Ask God for wisdom as you plan and set goals. Involve him every step of the way as you go along and chart your progress. Dont be afraid to make mid-course corrections as necessary.
In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." (Proverbs 16:9)
Dont forget the action part of planning! None of your work and thought will make a smidgen of difference if you dont actually do something.
The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty." (Proverbs 21:5)
Planning isnt only all right to do, its positively wonderful!
But the noble person makes noble plans, and by noble deeds he stands." (Isaiah 32:8)
BONUS : Title:
It's Time to Check Your Vision
Word Count:
772
Summary:
Have you been having trouble achieving a specific goal? Are you allowing other less important things to get in the way of accomplishing what you really want? Then this is the time to do a VISION check.
Keywords:
goal setting
Article Body:
Have you been having trouble achieving a specific goal? Are you allowing other less important things to get in the way of accomplishing what you really want? Then this is the time to do a VISION check. Just as it is important to get our eyes checked regularly to assure that we will be able to see clearly, it is equally as important to do a VISION check to be certain that our goal is on track.
Vivid Picture
Have you created a vivid picture in your imagination as to what your completed goal will look, feel, and sound? Have you added lots of sensory detail, paying particular attention to what emotions you will experience when you have achieved your goal? Many people omit this step or they make a half-hearted attempt at it. As a result, their completed goal is not real to them so it becomes very easy to get distracted by day-to-day events. This step takes time and thought which is why many people dont do it. However, if you dont have a clear picture in your mind as to what you are trying to accomplish, how will you ever attain it? Developing a clear, vivid picture is critical if you want to achieve your goal.
Inspired
Are you inspired by your goal? Does thinking about it make you smile? If not, then go back to your vivid picture and change it until you are excited about it. Goals take effort. They often require that we change and do things that may be a stretch for us. If the goal isnt something you really want in the first place, then why bother trying to achieve it?
When you come up with a goal, dont limit yourself by what you think you can accomplish. Decide what you truly want. Many people have achieved enormous success in their lives because they had big goals. When you are inspired enough by your dream, you will find a way to make it a reality.
Sustained Belief
Do you have a sustained belief that you will achieve your goal? If you really dont expect to accomplish your goal, then you probably wont. Sometimes it takes extraordinary courage to believe, in the face of all evidence to the contrary, that we will be successful. Things go wrong. Problems come up. It is easy to get discouraged. That is the time is when you most need to have sustained belief. You can get through the difficult times if you believe you can. People rise to the level of their own beliefs. When you believe you will be successful, then you will achieve success.
Identify
Do you identify with your goal now even though you have not yet achieved it? We must begin to identify with the person we want to become. Once or twice each day, play the picture of your completed goal in your mind. Live your goal in your imagination and experience all of the wonderful emotions that go with it. As you continue to do this, you will find that your thoughts and behaviors become more aligned with the person you will be when you achieve your goal.
Observant
Are you observant as to what actions that are taking you closer to your goal and those that are moving you further away? When we create an action plan for our goal, some of the ideas included in it will work and others wont. After you take a specific action, observe the result. If it is positive, then continue to do it. If you dont get the result you expected then modify it and try again. By being observant about what is working and what isnt, you can adjust your strategy as needed so you will continue to move closer to your goal.
Never Give Up Attitude
Have you adopted a never give up attitude? Have you made a decision that you will not quit no matter how long it takes to achieve your goal? If you dont have this attitude you might find that obstacles overwhelm you. They might be too difficult to overcome and there is a strong likelihood that you will quit before achieving what you want. However, when you adopt a never give up attitude, there is a power and conviction within you that will carry you through until you reach success.
So if your VISION is fuzzy, dont worry. By making a few adjustments, you will be able to clearly see your goal to completion and experience all the joy and satisfaction that are part of the package.
It's Time to Check Your Vision
Word Count:
772
Summary:
Have you been having trouble achieving a specific goal? Are you allowing other less important things to get in the way of accomplishing what you really want? Then this is the time to do a VISION check.
Keywords:
goal setting
Article Body:
Have you been having trouble achieving a specific goal? Are you allowing other less important things to get in the way of accomplishing what you really want? Then this is the time to do a VISION check. Just as it is important to get our eyes checked regularly to assure that we will be able to see clearly, it is equally as important to do a VISION check to be certain that our goal is on track.
Vivid Picture
Have you created a vivid picture in your imagination as to what your completed goal will look, feel, and sound? Have you added lots of sensory detail, paying particular attention to what emotions you will experience when you have achieved your goal? Many people omit this step or they make a half-hearted attempt at it. As a result, their completed goal is not real to them so it becomes very easy to get distracted by day-to-day events. This step takes time and thought which is why many people dont do it. However, if you dont have a clear picture in your mind as to what you are trying to accomplish, how will you ever attain it? Developing a clear, vivid picture is critical if you want to achieve your goal.
Inspired
Are you inspired by your goal? Does thinking about it make you smile? If not, then go back to your vivid picture and change it until you are excited about it. Goals take effort. They often require that we change and do things that may be a stretch for us. If the goal isnt something you really want in the first place, then why bother trying to achieve it?
When you come up with a goal, dont limit yourself by what you think you can accomplish. Decide what you truly want. Many people have achieved enormous success in their lives because they had big goals. When you are inspired enough by your dream, you will find a way to make it a reality.
Sustained Belief
Do you have a sustained belief that you will achieve your goal? If you really dont expect to accomplish your goal, then you probably wont. Sometimes it takes extraordinary courage to believe, in the face of all evidence to the contrary, that we will be successful. Things go wrong. Problems come up. It is easy to get discouraged. That is the time is when you most need to have sustained belief. You can get through the difficult times if you believe you can. People rise to the level of their own beliefs. When you believe you will be successful, then you will achieve success.
Identify
Do you identify with your goal now even though you have not yet achieved it? We must begin to identify with the person we want to become. Once or twice each day, play the picture of your completed goal in your mind. Live your goal in your imagination and experience all of the wonderful emotions that go with it. As you continue to do this, you will find that your thoughts and behaviors become more aligned with the person you will be when you achieve your goal.
Observant
Are you observant as to what actions that are taking you closer to your goal and those that are moving you further away? When we create an action plan for our goal, some of the ideas included in it will work and others wont. After you take a specific action, observe the result. If it is positive, then continue to do it. If you dont get the result you expected then modify it and try again. By being observant about what is working and what isnt, you can adjust your strategy as needed so you will continue to move closer to your goal.
Never Give Up Attitude
Have you adopted a never give up attitude? Have you made a decision that you will not quit no matter how long it takes to achieve your goal? If you dont have this attitude you might find that obstacles overwhelm you. They might be too difficult to overcome and there is a strong likelihood that you will quit before achieving what you want. However, when you adopt a never give up attitude, there is a power and conviction within you that will carry you through until you reach success.
So if your VISION is fuzzy, dont worry. By making a few adjustments, you will be able to clearly see your goal to completion and experience all the joy and satisfaction that are part of the package.
