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.

When it comes to actualizing your goals, there are proven and tested ways of accomplishing them and the focus of this series of teachings has been on the principles you need to have in place if you really want to accomplish your goals. I have shared 4 of these principles with you so far. Today by His grace, I want us to look at 2 more of these principles.

PRINCIPLES FOR ACTUALIZING YOUR GOALS:

5. Believe passionately in your goals. To what extent do you believe in your goals? This is very crucial because it will determine to a great extent if your goals will be realized. To believe passionately in your goals is to have a burning desire to see it come to pass. My dear believer, you need to be your greatest cheerleader when it comes to your goals. There is power in your believing because believing opens the doors of possibilities, opportunities, and the supernatural dimension to you.  It’s time to exercise your faith in your goals (Mk.9v23). As you do, you will be giving your goals a great chance of execution.

6. Work on your goals. If you don’t work on your goals, your goals won’t work or deliver. And if you don’t work on your goals, no one else will do so for you. Child of God, whatever goal you seek to accomplish, you need to take personal responsibility for it. Start taking responsibility for your goals and aspirations in life (Philip.2v13). I want you to make up your mind from today that you will bury your head into your goals. How can you work on your goals? There are several ways but I will only be focusing on one which I believe is easier and better and that is to do something every day that will draw you closer to your goals. What I simply mean by this is to take action steps every day no matter how little or small. Don’t be idle but learn to take action steps every day with regards to pursuing your goals. Now, the big question to ask yourself every day is, “what do I need to do every day that will draw me closer to my goals.” The more you can provide answers to this question, the greater your chances of achieving your goals. My dearly beloved, it’s time to hit the ground running. Get busy working on your goals otherwise, your goals won’t see the light of day!

Other Scriptural References: (Pro.14v1: 24v27; Heb.11v6; Isa.7v9; Rom.10v13: 14v5; Gen.11v6).

Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father, I receive grace today in overcoming every weakness and setback in achieving my goals in Jesus name, amen.

CONFESSION: As I work the principles of achieving my goals, my goals are seeing the light of day! My goals are finding fulfillment and expression as I exercise these principles. I am committed to playing my part. I say no to every form of excuses and laziness. I renew my commitment to accomplishing my goals. As I exercise my will and direction, my goals are coming to pass. Glory be to God, for I am becoming a better goal-getter.

Pastor Yemi Adeoti

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