Faith Goals: Even If Circumstances Dictate Otherwise

Starting last year, I let go of New Year’s resolutions and welcomed faith goals in my life.

FAITH GOALS are what you aspire to achieve based on God’s Word – on His promises to us. Faith goals are something you want to believe and claim, though reasoning and current circumstances are unfavorable. The concept of faith comes into place because it’s about the conviction of things not seen.

Having a faith goal is not about anticipating a miracle. It’s about doing the necessary and expecting God’s favor. It’s about seeking His Word, acting upon His Word, and claiming the power of His Word.

Faith goals are thrilling because it involves God, our UNLIMITED source.

To cite, one’s faith goal for this year may be…

To start an investment. Even if you have numerous dues to pay. Even if you didn’t even start saving yet because “isang kahig isang tuka ang salary mo”.

Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. (Malachi 3:10)

To be in love again. Even if you have trust issues. Even if experience dictates it takes you years to accept and be healed! Even if you think it you will never find someone better or a more kilig love story.

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. (Revelation 21:4)

To be punctual. Even if you are aware it’s your #1 habit to be fashionably late. Even if you believe it runs in your genes (all family members are more often than not fashionably late). Even if you have been known as a tardy person since Grade 4.

That the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:17)

To be able to minister to your family. Even if you cannot imagine doing so. Even if you think you are not the best person to speak. Even if you are convinced that “traditions die hard”.

And I looked and arose and said to the nobles and to the officials and to the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.” (Nehemiah 4:14)

To see a vision. Even if you think you will never ever be.

Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. (Mark 11:23)

As I write my faith goals in 2013, it appeared to me that there is a LOT of things I want to accomplish – most of which are already way past their deadlines!  Then maybe I should ask God’s revelation first of what He wants me to do this year. And that makes my faith goal #1: To Hear God’s Voice.