Purpose Driven
Originally Featured in The Javien Chronicles #24
Last May I completed my 5th and maybe my last marathon. During my training I would run anywhere from 10 to 20+ miles a week. After I completed the marathon I took some time to let my body heal. One week turned into two and then two weeks turned into four months.
A few weeks ago my friend Eric asked me if I was still running. I replied to him that I hadn’t done much running in the last four months due to a lack of motivation. He pointed out that maybe the lack of motivation was due to the fact that I didn’t have a race scheduled.
His comment made me say, “Aha!” His comment was so obvious but at the same time the most obvious things are often overlooked.
That brings me to ask you a few questions. What is your life’s purpose? What are your goals when it comes to physical fitness, finances, and relationships? Once you complete your existing goals what’s next?
I believe you need to write down your goals and be prepared for your next challenge. If you don’t set long term goals you may find yourself in a valley of the unknown. After the excitement of race has faded away you may be left wondering what to do next.
By setting short term and long term goals you can find out if you are doing what your supposed to be doing. By setting goals you can give yourself mini high fives when you win. Life is more enjoyable when you have something to strive for.
My purpose in life continues to be to seek and save the lost (passing on the Gospel of Jesus Christ). My goal in terms of relationships is to strive to be a godly husband, father and friend. My physical fitness goal is to complete the fitness program P90X and my financial goal is to gather 20 bookkeeping clients.
I find the best way to keep focused on my goals is to share them with friends and family that will hold me accountable. So I’m sharing my goals with you. If you feel comfortable I would like to find out what your goals are so I could hold you accountable.
