Changing Our Heart Instead of Our Goals
Examining Motivation & Expectations
I scroll through my phone and admire the achievements and answered prayers of the people whose lives I am peering into.
My friend just got married, a friend is having another baby, and someone is having a relaxing vacation on the shores of an exotic island.
People are buying new cars, getting thinner, and enjoying date nights. But why does it seem so hard for me to reach my goals?
When I think of goal setting, Paul’s words come to mind in Philippians 3:13–14,
“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
The world pushes us to make a name for ourselves, but Paul reminds us to focus on a heavenly prize that lasts after death.
In order to pursue heavenly goals, we need to examine our hearts. Are we more concerned about impressing others over the Lord?
Are we more concerned with following trends instead of following the Spirit?
The world offers short-term rewards, but the Lord reminds us that we have an inheritance through him (Eph. 1:11–14).
This season, I want to focus on changing my heart instead of chasing worldly goals.
Yes, goals are a good and helpful tool, but Christ looks at the heart.
What is our heart like? Are we moldable and able to conform to the Potter’s hands? Or is our heart hard like rock, unwilling to change?
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Love the idea of changing our hearts instead of chasing goals!
I sat thinking about what you have shared. I cannot help but wonder as we focus on heart change if then our goals will also change, becoming more aligned with the goals God has for us. Good post!