hmmm…..
What are your goals?
I am applying for an advanced degree program at my seminary and have to write a paper on my personal and professional goals. I will have to think about that one. For a long time, my goal was just to keep my head above water, personally, financially and professionally. All of those areas have leveled out. So now it is time to ask myself, “what next?”
Maybe you have come to a place in your life when it is time to look around and to determine what you have accomplished in the last weeks, years or decades. It’s like you have to look backward at what has happened so far in your life before you can look ahead to what lies before you.
Now, in our church there are many folks who have accomplished great things. They have fought in world wars; they have had successful business and professional careers. They have raised children and in some cases, grandchildren. They are active in our church and even find time to volunteer at the local hospital or food bank. It would be easy to say, Hey! You have had a good life. Sit down and relax, for heavens sake.
But like those of us who are still raising kids and making a living and pursuing advanced degrees in their prospective fields, we all need to have goals. Something to look forward to – even if it is just being able to go to the high school graduation of your great-grand daughter. Working toward goals makes our life full and fulfilled.
Now, one last thing: don’t ever leave God out of the equation. I bet if you ask God what you are to do next, God will answer. And in that answer, you will find new goals.
hmmm…..
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