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Today’s Topic: 4 ways to accomplish your goals
Author: Terri Savelle Foy
Verse(s): Habakkuk 2:2
Devotional:
Most resolutions are forgotten before the month of January is over, so to help you stay focused here are four guidelines to remember as you start thinking about your goals for this new year.
1. Goals must be in writing: “Goals that are not written down are just wishes.” Even God tells us the importance of putting things down on paper. Habakkuk reminds us to write the vision (see Hab. 2:2).
2. Goals must be measurable: There’s a big difference in saying, “I want to lose weight” and saying “I will lose 10 pounds by March 1.” Your goals must be measured by something; this is what increases your chances of achieving them.
3. Goals must be realistic: If your goals are completely unrealistic, then you’re setting yourself up for defeat. If your goal is to get closer to God, then you need to be realistic in how you plan to get closer to God. Don’t tell yourself you will pray for four hours every day. Be practical. Set aside 30 minutes of alone time a day instead. It’s important to set realistic and attainable goals so that you are able to reach them.
4. Goals must have a deadline: Isn’t it amazing how a deadline causes us to work harder? When my sister and I were younger, and we were told to unload the dishwasher, we would look at the clock and see how fast we could get it done, in less than four minutes. We were determined to reach our goal. Why? We had a deadline. Always assign a deadline to your goals. It’s energizing and motivating.
As you utilize these guidelines you will soon be able to check off your goals and start some new ones.
