Comments on: Christian Goal Setting

By: Grace Dallan

Grace Dallan — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:35:27 +0000

I personally think making plans or goal setting is only fine basing on Gods foundation by asking him to guide you all way but he should always come first
“seek first the kingdom of heaven and the rest will fall in line ”

I also believe that if your doing anything related to helping out mankind , God related projects , God will be directly behind you all the way .

May his Grace be with us always .

By: Terry

Terry — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:04:44 +0000

I think this is a constant struggle with christians. Particulary business people. I sometimes feel guilty in my planning…I do not want to allow greed to enter my thinking. Many times greed borders on a fine line when planning goals. This makes it all the more important that we rely on the word of God, the leading of the Holy Spirit and let us not forget patience. All this works together to build a successful Christ based business.

By: Marcelo

Marcelo — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:32:09 +0000

Thanks, Bob. I have become recently convinced of the importance of setting goals, but from non-christian sources. So, I was struggling in my mind on how compatible setting goals was with following Jesus.
Your post has helped me. Thank you.

By: Nick Graff

Nick Graff — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:26:18 +0000

Great article! I am struggling with this right now as I feel like pursuing my dreams of being a professional golfer could be fruitful in the kingdom while it could also destroy me. I feel like I need to plan and set goals or I will fall off track and that could also lead me to such a narrow path that I veer off God’s path altogether. Thanks for the input, it helps!

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By: Todd

Todd — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:25:07 +0000

I too struggle with this area, specifically as it relates to security. I often find myself trying to plan around bad things that could happen, when I really should be trusting in Him. The balance is difficult though, and I know I need to do my part as well.

By: bob

bob — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:55:55 +0000

@pete
Good for you!! It has been a struggle for me trying come to a proper biblical perspective on goal setting, but with God’s help I have gotten a better handle on it…

I am excited for you about your opportunities!!

By: Pete

Pete — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:40:39 +0000

Great post – i’ve been thinking about this lately as well.. I’ve found that I haven’t planned for things, and because of that, and because i’m not really seeking out God’s word – that things just don’t happen.

I’ve realized this year that through a combination of reading God’s word, listening to his urgings in my life, and planning for things I felt led to do, that goals can start happening.

Recently I felt led to attend a seminar about sharing the gospel. Within short order God gave me several instances where I could share my faith, culminating with a missions trip this summer. Follow God’s plans, and he will keep you busy!

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By: Andy Wood

Andy Wood — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 03:32:15 +0000

Great balance of truth. I just discovered your blog and it’s helpful for a series I’m starting called “How to Recession-Proof Your Life.”