Setting Godly GoalsExemple

The soldiers John was addressing served the Roman government. No doubt, those calling the shots over the soldiers had a power trip, so modeling after the leadership they were shown, the soldiers were known for abusing their power over the people. Bottom line: When earthly power is thrown around, people get hurt. And abusing our power is a symptom of the desire for more, which is an unquenchable thirst. No amount of money can satisfy you. No position, applause, amount of followers, etc. will ever be enough. More will not solve an earthly power struggle, but contentment can. Contentment isn’t a destination we arrive at when we finally decide that we have enough. Contentment is a choice that, no matter what we have, God is enough. Here’s the reality: God’s job is the outcome. Your job is obedience. Plain and simple. How would it change the way you work toward your goals if you decided right now, that no matter what the outcome, you will praise God? Whether you make the goal or miss the goal, God hasn’t changed and is worthy of our praise. Let’s choose to be content in Him, not our circumstance. When we nail that down in our minds first, then we’ll be ready to set godly goals. God, help us pursue contentment in You alone. Reveal more of Yourself to us. Make us desire more of You and less of this world. In a loud world, keep us anchored in the truths of Your Word. Keep us far from the love of money and close to the richness of Your love. Amen.