Financial planners start every plan with a goal. That is what resolutions do for us. But a goal without a realistic plan to achieve success is just a wish. Wishes don't become reality unless we breathe life into them. That life comes from taking that goal and turning it into a plan.
Far too many people live in financial frustration saying they don't earn enough to maintain their lifestyle without doing anything to increase their earnings or adjust their lifestyle. They fear that putting a plan in place will limit options and put barriers around their activities. And they are absolutely right. By definition my choice to do one thing prevents me from doing some other things. I cannot go easy and west at the same time.
This fear of making a commitment to a particular course of action stops so many from making any progress at all. Like a deer in the headlights their life stands frozen, not sure of any direction. It is in charting a course and making a plan that our life takes on purpose and meaning.
Is it possible that there are so many who while away their time with entertainment, Tv, movies and games because they are unwilling to look inside themselves and determine their direction and pursue it? Is it possible that so many escape into drugs, alcohol and other addictions because they have not found meaning and purpose in life?
Jeremiah 29:11 says, "I know the plans I have for you, declares The Lord; plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". Did you catch that? God's plans for us not only give purpose and direction, but they offer us hope.
I challenge you right now to examine your resolutions and if they are worthy, turn them into plans that have action steps. This will give your life direction and purpose. At the end of this year you can look back and say that God has prospered you and given you hope!
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