by Patrice Tsague, NPIM Moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
1 Corinthians 4:2
Goal setting is a concept that is often viewed as something that only non -Christians should engage in. Many ask, "How can a Christian set goals when His trust should be on God and not on his own abilities?" This view is very limited and assumes that all goals are bad. Goal setting is a tool that must be used by Christians, especially Christian entrepreneurs, to realize God's purpose and plan for their lives. When the Scripture teaches us to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, it is giving us a guideline on how to prioritize our lives and not a mandate against goal setting. The statement itself supposes that you are a goal setter, for how can you seek first if you are not seeking at all?
1 Corinthians 4:2
Goal setting is a concept that is often viewed as something that only non -Christians should engage in. Many ask, "How can a Christian set goals when His trust should be on God and not on his own abilities?" This view is very limited and assumes that all goals are bad. Goal setting is a tool that must be used by Christians, especially Christian entrepreneurs, to realize God's purpose and plan for their lives. When the Scripture teaches us to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, it is giving us a guideline on how to prioritize our lives and not a mandate against goal setting. The statement itself supposes that you are a goal setter, for how can you seek first if you are not seeking at all?
Goal setters are individuals who are continuously seeking after something. The question is what will you seek first? Will you seek first things or will you seek first God's will and trust that things will follow you? The Apostle Paul wrote these words as he expressed his determination to realize his goals, "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:14).
We are all born for a purpose. That purpose is to conform to the likeness of Christ and be witnesses for Him in all that we do. As Biblical Entrepreneurs, we ought to be witnesses for Him in the market place. Based on this purpose, we each have a calling; a special assignment that is unique to us based on how God designed us, our individual passions, burdens, and the gifts, skills, treasures and abilities He has given us. Through this calling, He has given us stewardship over several things such as our families, businesses, money, possessions, relationships, knowledge, ministries and bodies. His desire is that we be found faithful over those things. Those things that He wants us to be faithful over are our responsibilities. God expects us to give an account for our responsibilities. In order to effectively handle our responsibilities we must be goals setters. Our goals cannot just be things we are trying to do because we want to, they must be things that line up with our purpose, our calling and the responsibilities God has given us.
Goals are measurable achievements that allow you to fulfill a vision or God's plan for your life. When setting these goals you must ensure that they meet four basic criteria: (ARRM) Achievable, Responsible, Reachable and Measurable.
We are all born for a purpose. That purpose is to conform to the likeness of Christ and be witnesses for Him in all that we do. As Biblical Entrepreneurs, we ought to be witnesses for Him in the market place. Based on this purpose, we each have a calling; a special assignment that is unique to us based on how God designed us, our individual passions, burdens, and the gifts, skills, treasures and abilities He has given us. Through this calling, He has given us stewardship over several things such as our families, businesses, money, possessions, relationships, knowledge, ministries and bodies. His desire is that we be found faithful over those things. Those things that He wants us to be faithful over are our responsibilities. God expects us to give an account for our responsibilities. In order to effectively handle our responsibilities we must be goals setters. Our goals cannot just be things we are trying to do because we want to, they must be things that line up with our purpose, our calling and the responsibilities God has given us.
Goals are measurable achievements that allow you to fulfill a vision or God's plan for your life. When setting these goals you must ensure that they meet four basic criteria: (ARRM) Achievable, Responsible, Reachable and Measurable.
- Achievable - you must set challenging goals but they must be within your potential and the level of your experience.
- Responsible - your goals must be in line with those things that the Lord will hold you accountable for and not based on your feelings and personal desires.
- Reachable - your goals must be within your reach and not beyond your ability.
- Measurable - your goals must have timelines and beginning and ending dates.
Once you determine the type of Goals you must set, how do you ensure that you realize these goals? The following 7 things will guide you in realizing your goals:
- Build on your past, but do not rely upon it (Philippians 3:13).
- Be Kingdom-focused (Matthew 6:33).
- Remove all known hindrances (Hebrews 12:1). A hindrance is anything that is keeping you from achieving the goal you have set.
- Set goals at the level of your abilities (Luke 17:5-6 & Matthew 25:15).
- Act on your goals (James 2:26).
- Have patience (Hebrews 10:36). Patience is the ability to persevere under pressure.
- Never give up (Hebrews 6:15). To give up is to allow life's challenges and circumstances to cause you to abandon the pursuit of God's plan for your life.
Reflect upon the things that you are currently doing: Are they in line with your purpose, your calling, and the things that God will hold you responsible for? If they are not, seek the Lord to assist you to make the appropriate adjustments and begin to set godly goals based on your responsibilities.
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