Philip.3v13-14: Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do; forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Setting goals is one thing but actualizing them is another thing! How can you actualize your goals? This is what this lesson is all about. The great Apostle Paul gave us a little insight as to how to go about this in Philip.3v13-14. He was a classic example of a goal-getter i.e. at least by the way he was pressing towards his goal. What does it take to accomplish your goals/aspirations in life? To actualize your goals, you need to be:

HOW TO ACTUALIZE YOUR GOALS?

1. Diligent. It takes diligence or work for your goals to come to pass. This is why laziness will not help any man. My dear reader, your goals won’t work if you fail to work them.  Are you ready to work on your goals? (Pro.22v29) Are you ready to press as Apostle Paul did in Philip.3v14?
2. Disciplined. Discipline is one of the prices you pay in order for you to achieve your goals. Are you ready to make sacrifices for your goals? Apostle Paul was a highly disciplined man, no wonder he refused to be distracted from his goals, instead, he remained focused on his destination. It’s time for you too to be disciplined in your mind, words, and actions if you really want to achieve your goals (1Cor.9v27).
3. Dedicated. You need to be sold out and committed to your goals if they will ever come to pass. How committed are you to your goals? My dear reader, it’s time to commit yourself i.e. your time and resources towards the fulfillment of your dreams. Doing this would give your goals a fair chance of coming to fruition.
4. Determined. Without determination, you may never accomplish your goals; this is why you need to persist and never give up on your goals. The truth of the matter is that on your pathway to accomplishing your goals, there will be obstacles and challenges but your willingness to fight them is key to the fulfillment of your goals. Make up your mind to persevere, you will surely win if you faint not (Matt.10v22).
5. Daring. You need to be courageous and bold in order to accomplish your goals. Be willing to face your Goliaths and fears. This is the mentality of those who accomplish their dreams and this is the way to go if you want to achieve your goals. Stop the fear and face your fears. Don’t allow people or the tradition of men to stop you. Be adventurous and go for your goals. You will get there if you faint not! (2Ki.2v9-11).

My dear reader, are you ready to work these principles? Are you ready to actualize your goals? As you take these powerful steps, may your dreams come to fruition.

Other Scriptural References: (Pro.12v24: 24v27; Pro.17v16; Lk.9v62; Heb.12v2; Jos.1v6, 7, 9; Pro.28v1).

Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father, I receive the courage and help to be a goal-getter from today in Jesus name, amen.

CONFESSION: I fully embrace the wisdom and grace in actualizing my goals. I am not just a goal setter but a goal-getter. My goals are being fulfilled. My dreams shall see the light of day. As I commit myself to the principles of working on my goals, a new and brighter tomorrow is opening up for me. Glory be God, I shall not be ashamed for my goals are seeing the light of day!

Pastor Yemi Adeoti

Yemi Adeoti is a pastor, teacher, life coach and mentor & also a prolific writer.