Welcome to March! How are those New Year’s resolutions, intentions or goals coming along? For some of us, we start the year with new goals, intentions, and resolutions, ready to conquer the world, be better and do better. Sadly, we tend to lose steam, focus and commitment or perhaps a curve ball comes our way that knocks us off course.

The good news is…you have 305 days ahead of you! Take a breath, reset, and get back to working on those goals.

Start with self-reflection.

Is this something God wants for me?

As a person of faith, I believe this is the most important question you can ask. You may be embarking on a goal that is not part of God’s plan for your life. If that’s the case, you may need to do a little bit more searching to determine what it is you should be doing in this season.

Am I trying to do this on my own?

Are you relying on your willpower alone? Well, that’s not going to quite cut it. While hard work is important, you need accountability, support, and counsel to help you reach your goals.

Am I getting in my own way?

Sometimes we are our own worst enemy. We allow fear, insecurity, rejection, and past failures to keep us from achieving our goals. Self-sabotage will surely keep you from the finish line.

Commit your plans to God.

Seek God in your goal planning. Trust Him to guide, provide and empower you.

Walk with God.

You may need other people to achieve your goals, but true, lasting success only comes from God. Stick with Him through the good and bad.

Stop dwelling on the past.

Don’t stay stuck on yesterday, the day before, last month or last year. Your work is in front of you.

Keep it moving.

Don’t let obstacles and setbacks keep you from moving ahead. There are lessons to be learned and a goal to reach. You may need a time out but don’t stay there.

Have faith in God….and you!

Trust God throughout the process. Put your faith in Him and yourself. You got this!

Don’t give up. It may be hard at times but there is something great on the other side.

You can do all things through Him who gives you strength.

Philippians 4:13