Overcoming Obstacles – Accomplishing Your Goals Part 7
Overcoming Obstacles – Accomplishing Your Goals Part 7
ByThis is part 7 of a 7 part series that was inspired by my previous article, 7 Reasons Why We Give Up On Our Goals. If you haven’t read that article, you may want to do so by clicking here. This article will give you an overview of this series.
So Peter….walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he looked around at the high waves, he was terrified and began to sink. – Matthew 14:29,30 TLB
A wise man once said, “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.” I agree wholeheartedly. There is no doubt, that when attempting goals, that we will come across an obstacle of some sort.
Some obstacles are more challenging than others, but I believe that how we face and overcome our obstacles is a major ingredient in accomplishing our goals. Individuals that have the great ability to remain focused and put forth their best effort, despite the obstacles they face, have a great ability to become successful.
When we review the scripture, it wasn’t until Peter, looked around at the boisterous waves and became fearful, that he began to sink. The scripture goes on to say in Matthew 14:31, “And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”
The statement that Jesus makes, clearly lets us know that the Lord is moved by our faith. No matter how big or small our goals, we should know that we can go to the Lord and ask in His name and He will provide. When we truly believe that the Lord will answer our prayers, and have faith that He will take us to the next level in life, then no obstacle can stop us.
In my previous article, 7 Reasons Why We Give Up On Our Goals, I told the story of how a couple of years ago, it was a goal of mine to become a successful blogger. In the interim, of achieving my goal, I began to look everywhere except toward the finish line, and as a result I lost focus.
I am a living testimony of what happens when we don’t accept defeat. Although I still have quite a road ahead of me, I’m determined to remain focused, and to not let distractions take me off the path toward my destiny.
As I wrap up this series, I want to encourage you my friend to never let obstacles, negative thoughts, lack of progress, loss of direction, becoming overwhelmed, stagnation, or hanging around the wrong crowd get in the way of reaching your goals. Remember, you’re a winner in the eyes of God. And in the end, it’s not what men say but what God says that matters. Lift up your head, put your shoulders back, stick your chest out and walk with boldness as you charge forth in your life journey.
- Overcoming Overwhelm – Accomplishing Your Goals Part 1
- Progressing In Life – Accomplishing Your Goals Part 2
- What’s Your Why? – Accomplishing Your Goals Part 3
- Positioning Yourself In The Winner’s Circle – Accomplishing Your Goals Part 4
- Combat Negative Thoughts – Accomplishing Your Goals Part 5
- Remain Persistent – Accomplishing Your Goals Part 6
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