Sunday, 11 January 2015

Godly Goals Require Faith

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Jan 10, 2015
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Godly Goals Require Faith
by Rick Warren

“Without faith it is impossible to please God.” Hebrews 11:6a (NIV)

Godly goals are set through faith. The Bible says, “Without faith, it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6a NIV). In order to please God, you must set goals that require faith.
What does this mean? It means you must set goals that are bigger than ones you can reach on your own.
For instance, I want you to set a health goal for this year. As I’ve said, if you don't have a health goal, then your goal is to stay the same or get worse. To move forward and get healthier, you must set a health goal.
Let’s say you need to take off some weight. If you say, “My goal is to lose one pound,” well, you know you can do better than that. Set a goal based on what God tells you to do, and I have no doubt that will be a goal that will require you to remain dependent on Jesus.
You haven't believed God until you've attempted to do something that can't be done without his power at work in your life.

Talk It Over
  • How have you seen God work in your life to help you accomplish your goals?
  • In what ways do your goals reveal how much faith you have in God?
  • What is God telling you to do that you thought was too big for you?

Slow Down and Enjoy the Journey
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.”
(Psalm 118:24, NKJV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Everyone wants to live joyful and victorious lives. That’s what God wants for you, too, and He knows the best way to get you there. But He also wants you to enjoy the trip! Here are two things to remember today that will help you slow down and enjoy this day God has given you. First, God is in control! He is directing your steps according to His plan. Second, God has your best interest in mind at all times. That means His plan for you is good, one that is designed to help you be the person He created you to be. So relax and enjoy the journey! Let God take you where He wants you to be in His timing, not yours. Remember, God is never late!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
God, thank You that You have my best in mind. Give me patience as I wait upon Your timing and make the journey one step at a time. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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