These are not resolutions but targets that I believe I can reach in the coming year. They have been an incredible help in keeping my focus and a source of personal encouragement.
Allow me to share seven steps that I hope will be a true help in your own daily walk.
All goals are fueled by the powerful emotion of DESIRE. So the first step in setting your goal is to allow your heart to dream and to articulate what you desire.
Secondly, to your desire, you must add FAITH. Faith releases the power of God to assist you in attaining the desire of your heart.
Mark 11 verse 24. reads:
"Therefore I say unto you, what things soever you desire, when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them."
These are the most remarkable words that you could ever cherish in your heart.
Thirdly, write down in precise language your goals, understanding that things that are committed to writing have a BINDING effect on the human mind.
Fourthly, to bring accountability to bear, share your goals with a spouse or close friend.
Also, as step five, be prepared to ask for help if need be.
Step six is to break down the larger goal into smaller, achievable steps.
And lastly, reward yourself from time to time when you reach an intermediate target.
Apply these steps to everything from getting out of debt to getting rid of excess weight and, always ask God to help you.
See you further down the road.
Ian
