FOR THE WRITER ~ Goal-Setting

We all have dreams…those
driving pulses that spur us to action and set our souls afire. Whether
small or great, each of us have deep-seeded wishes we’d like to fulfill. For
me, it’s writing. Nothing ignites my creative energies like sitting down at my
computer and pouring out words that prayerfully will encourage and strengthen
others in their faith.

Though my dream has been to be
a published novelist, my goal
is to touch lives through my writing. And, while I had to wait more than thirty
years for my dream to become a
reality, my goal of touching
lives is fulfilled each time the Lord enables me to write an article,
short-story, or devotional that sows seeds of hope and encouragement
into reader’s lives.

What about you? What
goals and dreams do you long to achieve? While you’re searching, here are some
questions to keep in mind.

Is This a God-Honoring Pursuit? Is your dream something
the Lord can be a part of? As Christians, God should be involved
in everything we do. If we find ourselves veering away from God in pursuit
of a dream, it’s time to reel ourselves in and reassess our priorities.

Is It Reachable? Is your dream
attainable? Do you have the resources or skills to achieve your
ambitions? It’s one thing to work toward a challenging goal, but quite
another to pursue the undoable. Be certain what you hope for is in line with
your abilities.

Is My Motivation Right? What is the driving force behind your dream? Is it for God’s glory, or your own? I truly believe God gives each of us individual goals to strive toward. It’s up to us if we honor Him in our achievements, or ourselves. In whatever we do, we should be certain He receives the praise and that we point others to Him.

What are your goals and dreams? I’d love to hear what the Lord has accomplished through you.

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (Colossians 3:17)

Cynthia Roemer’s PRAIRIE SKY SERIES: Stories of faith and resilience on the Midwest prairie Inspirational Historical Romance

UNDER THIS SAME SKY  ~ BOOK ONE
UNDER PRAIRIE SKIES  ~ BOOK TWO
UNDER MOONLIT SKIES ~ BOOK THREE

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