Do you reach all your goals? (Devo #78)

Do you reach all your goals?

I was looking through one of my journals and at the start of every year, I write out all of my goals and sort them into categories such as financial, spiritual, physical, miscellanious goals.

I realized that for the past 5 years (at least), I had the exact same goals on the list. Why wasn’t I achieving them? Did I really let a decade pass and still not reach the goal? What was I doing wrong?

Einstein said that insanity was doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.

Well, I must be insane then.

I have been trying to achieve the same goals in the same way year after year.

That means we must change our tactic because the same old one just isn’t working. And it dawned on me…

If you are not reaching your goals, you must not be including or relying on God to help you.

We, as human beings, like to do things ourselves and thing that we are plenty capable.

Well, I’ve been trying to lose weight for 2 decades using the same tactics and methods. Have you added God into the mix? Have you prayed about it? Have you asked God what is the best way to take care of your temple?
Well, I’ve been trying to get out of debt for years and it’s no use. Have you been tithing and using your money wisely? Have you included God into the equation? Have you read what the Bible says about money?
Well, I’ve been wanting to get married for years and years. Have you been working on yourself? Are you going about it the wrong way? What does God have to say about it? Have you included Him?

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

If we are trying to reach goals, we need to stop relying on ourselves and trust God with our whole hearts first! And if we acknowledge Him in everything we do, every goal, He makes sure to keep us on the path towards success.

Come to the realization that you cannot do it. You. Can. Not.

And that’s okay. We are not expected to achieve every goal that we have and be successful. It’s not humanly possible.

We can’t. But…

Jesus can.

Whatever your goals may be, sometimes we just don’t have the strength to do it on our own. That’s why we need to include God into the mix and involve Him. We need to change our tactics. We need to trust Him and forget our own thoughts and mindsets.

With God, all things are possible. We cant, but He can. And He is inside of you. The same power that raise Christ from the dead lives in you, so you will be successful. You will reach those goals, but not by your own power, but His.

Crush your goals. Let God direct you. Find out how He wants you to do it.

What are your goals?

Response Questions
1. What are the goals in your life that are never achieved?
2. How can you include God and change your tactic?

Pray with me!
Father God, forgive me for not trusting you with all my goals or including you in the process. Help me to trust you with my whole heart and not rely on my own understanding. I want to acknowledge you in all that I do. I want to reach my goals and have success. Help me to rely on you for my strength and answers. Reveal to me the tactics you want me to us to reach my goals. I can’t do this on my own, but You can. Thank you for your Word and your unfailing promises. I love you.
In Jesus’ name, amen.

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