A life without a clear goal is like a ship without a rudder. No matter how virtuous you are, your life goes in circles, leading to no fulfilment. You will be frustrated and stuck.
David prayed in a psalm:
“LORD, let me know my end, and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is. Ps 39:4 NRSV
What are the secret dreams in your heart of hearts?
Your dream could be the key that opens the door to your destiny.
But your dreams will lead to nothing without God.
On the other hand, we all need order in our lives. We all have duties that we have to fulfil. Without discipline, without routine, life becomes chaotic. Without order, your dreams permanently remain just dreams.
If you have a goal, you have to act, you have to do something.
If there is no order, can a family or a business function?
A football team needs a strict training routine. Everyone has to be on top form. Daily discipline is absolutely essential.
But what is the goal?
Fitness? Punctuality at training sessions? Always obeying the trainer?
No.
- Your goal is to win football matches.
And what is your goal as a team member? To be a good footballer? Partly for sure.
A champion team never consists of eleven good footballers.
You need first-class midfielders, defenders, strikers and goalkeepers.
But even that is not enough. You need fitness coaches, physiotherapists, sports psychologists and, in today's world, computer technicians.
Are you a Christian?
Do you want to be a good Christian? What does your routine look like?
Are you faithful and reliable in prayer and Bible study? Are you punctual and regular in meetings?
There's nothing wrong with that.
But what is the goal in your Christian life?
Are you a midfielder or a goalkeeper? Are you a fitness trainer or a sports psychologist?
We need to win people for Jesus, but what is your role and where is your mission field?
Are you gifted to evangelise on the street or blog on the internet?
Are you called to serve as a nurse in a mission in Africa or as a social worker in California?
Are you called to work in an office and pray for your colleagues with genuine love?
What is your thing?
Some fast a lot and pray for hours in intercessory service.
Others help the homeless, asylum seekers or prostitutes.
Are you a housewife or a retired widow?
Maybe you have a mission as a friendly neighbour and intercessor.
Our cities need friendly neighbours.
What's your thing?
If you're not sure, you can still start doing something.
You can ask God to give you direction.
You can pray every morning, ‘’Dear God, what is on your heart?
You can pray, ‘’Who should I contact today?
Or ‘’How should I pray for my family or friends today?
Or ‘’What is your priority for my life right now?
When you get a clear impression, don't push the thought aside.
Don't let yourself be distracted. Do something.
If you have a goal, you have to act, you have to do something. But if you act without a goal, you will remain stuck despite all your efforts.
If you don't have a goal, you probably won't achieve one.
For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Jer 29:11 NRSV
Don’t be distracted.
Ask God for wisdom and then ... Do something.
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