Life Lesson: What God God
Life Lesson: God is using my to me to accomplish His for my life
Now I was the cupbearer to the king. – Nehemiah 1:11 (NASB)
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His, purpose. – Romans 8:28 (NASB)
How to Set and Achieve My Goals (Six Steps)
If your goals are good, you will be respected, – Proverbs 11:27 (GNT)
- (v.1) Nehemiah took
Wise people time for time
A wise man thinks ahead; a fool doesn’t and even brags about it! – Proverbs 13:16 (TLB)
The wise man looks ahead. The fool attempts to fool himself and won’t face facts. – Proverbs 14:8 (TLB)
3 Questions to Ask
- (vv.2-4)
- (v.5)
3 Questions to Ask
2 Common Errors in Goal Setting:
We set our goals
We try to accomplish them
- (v.6) (Nehemiah 5:14)
Question:
- (vv.7-8)
Question:
A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them: the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences – Proverbs 22:3 (TLB)
A sensible man watches for problems ahead and prepares to meet them… – Proverbs 27:12 (TLB)
- (v.8) (Nehemiah 5:17)
Any enterprise is built by wise planning, becomes strong through common sense, and profits wonderfully by keeping abreast of the facts. – Proverbs 24:3 (TLB)
Must be willing to ask others
Wisest risks are those taken after and
We can make our plans, but the final outcome is in God’s hands. – Proverbs 16:1 (TLB)
A Idea: I’m limited to resources and potential
A Idea: I’m limited to resources and potential
Spiritual: Draw near to God and He will draw near to you – James 4:8 (NASB95)
Relationships: (Jesus) Love (agapao) one another – John 13:34 (NASB)
Occupational: God blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful” – Genesis 1:22 (NASB)
Financial: The Lord be magnified, Who delights in the prosperity of His servant.” – Psalms 35:27 (NASB95)
Intellectual: if the axe is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must exert more strength. Wisdom has the advantage of giving success. – Ecclesiastes 10:10-11 (NASB95)
Physical: …present your bodies as a living…sacrifice – Romans 12:1 (NASB)