- Don't expect others to take greater risks or make greater sacrifices than you have for your vision -
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Yesterday I went for a prayer walk.
I spent two and a half hours all by myself, loitering outside.
I decided to walk to a park a couple of bus stops away. As I walked, I pondered. I thought. I prayed.
Had been feeling frustrated for quite some time because I still didn't know what I want to do in 2005. Frustrated because I could have used the time to pursue my God-given destiny instead of hanging around and wondering where I am going this year.
Finally I had enough. I decided to find some quiet to clear my thoughts.
I settled in a corner of the park and started to read the book I had grabbed on my way out. It was title "Visioneering". God has an uncanny way of knowing what we need, down to the smallest details. It was just the book I need. As I read the book, God spoke into my heart, reminded me of things, and the time just passed.
Now, I'm happier because I have a sketch of what to do and where I want to be this year. No murky mess, no indistinguishable form. God will fill in the details along the way.
So, I've decided to give my blog a new look. The old has passed away. It signifies a new beginning. Welcome to God-Chaser me that I strive to be this year.
Yesterday I went for a prayer walk.
I spent two and a half hours all by myself, loitering outside.
I decided to walk to a park a couple of bus stops away. As I walked, I pondered. I thought. I prayed.
Had been feeling frustrated for quite some time because I still didn't know what I want to do in 2005. Frustrated because I could have used the time to pursue my God-given destiny instead of hanging around and wondering where I am going this year.
Finally I had enough. I decided to find some quiet to clear my thoughts.
I settled in a corner of the park and started to read the book I had grabbed on my way out. It was title "Visioneering". God has an uncanny way of knowing what we need, down to the smallest details. It was just the book I need. As I read the book, God spoke into my heart, reminded me of things, and the time just passed.
Now, I'm happier because I have a sketch of what to do and where I want to be this year. No murky mess, no indistinguishable form. God will fill in the details along the way.
So, I've decided to give my blog a new look. The old has passed away. It signifies a new beginning. Welcome to God-Chaser me that I strive to be this year.
Here are some questions that came to my mind yesterday that I think can help you in your goal setting:
What do you want to achieve this year? Why do you want to achieve what you want to achieve? (Important because it's your driving force.)
Eg. To hit $XXX production, because by achieving that, I can have happiness by being able to choose having a higher standard of living.
What are the rewards associated with reaching your goals? (Keep imagining your rewards. They give a compelling visual effect.)
It is your character that God is interested in which brings me to my next question:
What kind of person do you need to become in order to achieve your goals? Write down specific behaviours you need to see in yourself.
Eg. Discipline to make XXX phone calls at least XXX times per week.
Discipline to read XXX chapters of the Bible per week, nothing short of
it.
