Goals

DEAR GOD,
Often I set long-term and short-term goals, but can I also set eternal goals? Shouldn't I spend more time thinking about my future home with you? Father, show me how to set goals that will keep me moving forward spiritually!

*** All athletes are disciplined in theit training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. I CORINTHIANS 9:25 ***

During our time of childrens ministry service I most enjoyed teaching this bible verse. It was great acting out the verse and demonstrating ways we need to be disciplined and the difference being in a race for a worldly prize or an eternal one. The conversation between the boys in the class was sweet to hear. "I'm going to run my race for God and serve others." " I'm going to have more discipline in my race." " I say slow and steady wins the race." Hearing young voices setting goals is a refreshment and reminder to stick to the ones I have set. No matter how many are running a race by my side , each persons race make take them on a different course but our finishline is still Eternity with The Lord.