Hey Reader,
I pray you are doing well.
I know you read the title of this email and was like, what is the lady talking about?
Haha!
Or you may have thought this was a clickbait email...I assure you it is not.
Let me say it again.
Setting Goals Doesn't Work.
Think about it...
We’ve all fallen into the trap of setting goals, especially at the beginning of the year only to be disappointed when those goals are still the same the next year. Then, we are hard on ourselves about the fact that we spent a whole year and haven’t moved the needle toward our desired life.
Do you know what happened?
We bought into the lie that setting goals would help us achieve our next step.
So, what are we supposed to do?
First, we can set goals all we want, but if we aren't in alignment with God, it will be difficult to achieve those goals. Also, our plans are secondary to the plans of God. Proverbs 19:21 (NIV) beautifully captures this sentiment: "Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails."
Okay, so if you can't create goals, then what should we do?
The thing is.....
we CAN create goals,
but those goals alone will not help us to finish the line.
We have to pray about those goals.
We have to be in alignment with God.
We have to be intentional about an action plan.
I'm going to share with you a strategy for how to stop setting goals that die.
If you are interested, go ahead and sign up for
"The Wait is Over Workshop."
It's free, by the way. I promise you will leave with tools that will enhance your life.
Also, I will share why vision boards don't work either.
Say, what?!
Anyways, SAVE YOUR SEAT
And let's talk about it!
https://ebbyslane.com/the-wait-is-over-2024/
The Wait is Over, Reader!
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I’m am author and Christian Lifestyle Blogger at ebbyslane.com. I'm passionate about inspiring Christian women to grow in faith, find purpose, and live joyfully. Grab the free Power Prayers journals for 5 Days of intentional prayer, scriptures and journal prompts to shift from waiting to walking into your best life TODAY!
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