For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. — James 3:16

So, what are your New Year’s goals and plans? Do you have big hopes and worthy goals? I really do. But please come with me as I look closely at why I set the goals and plans I do. Let’s make sure that our plans for the future aren’t selfish or based on envy, lust, or greed now that Christmas is over. Instead, let’s set our minds on going high for God’s glory and doing great things to help others. If not, all of our efforts to do great things will lead to chaos, heartbreak, and destruction in the end.

 

Thought

So, what are your New Year’s goals and plans? Do you have big hopes and worthy goals? I really do. But please come with me as I look closely at why I set the goals and plans I do. Let’s make sure that our plans for the future aren’t selfish or based on envy, lust, or greed now that Christmas is over. Instead, let’s set our minds on going high for God’s glory and doing great things to help others. If not, all of our efforts to do great things will lead to chaos, heartbreak, and destruction in the end.

 

Prayer

Please be with me, Eternal God, as I try to set goals for the coming year. I want to do big things for the glory of you. Please use me to do what you want in the world I live in and with the group of people you sent me to. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.