Goals and Clarity

It is my heart felt belief that deep within each of us is a God given passion, desire, and vision.  Sadly, if there was a junk yard for unused dreams and passions, I am afraid it would be overflowing.  Whether it is because we don’t believe in ourselves, or because we don’t think we convince others around, or some other hindrance, we fail to pursue our dreams.  If you have such passions, desires, and vision living within you, let me share two things with you.

First, get after it.  That’s the easy one.

Second, make sure that you pursue these things in such a way to glorify God.  In John chapter one, we are introduced to Jesus Christ in the most incredible way.  We are also introduced to several of His early followers and disciples. 

The first of this early group that we are introduced to is John (the Baptist).  This is scriptures testimony of him (vs. 6-8), “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.  He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him.  He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light.”  John was successful in his ministry because he recognized he was not building his kingdom but Another’s. 

This is a fact that we must bear in mind as we pursue our God given passions.  Thanks to things like social media and the like, we are able to pursue the construction of our own kingdoms like never before.  Sadly, if we make it about us, we have wasted our time and our energy.  However, if we make it about Christ, and His kingdom, we will succeed like never before.  Keep your eyes on the prize.