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DAY FOUR: Goal Setting - THE TIME IS NOW

When I get married, then I’ll finally become a homeowner. When the kids go off to college, I’ll have time to follow my dreams! 

Sis, what if God said, “When Moses asks for a sign, then I’ll let him know his assignment.” The freedom of generations was connected to God’s demand for Moses to trust Him. God knew He couldn’t wait until Moses thought he was ready; He knew Moses would give excuse after excuse about why someone else would be better suited for his assignment. Eventually, Moses allowed God to be God and trusted the process. 

The same applies to you: God is demanding that you show up to your assignment today and trust that He has already made provision for you to overcome every “reason why it shouldn’t work out.” We say the victory is already won, but are we walking like it?

Write the book. Start the ministry. Call the therapist. Sis, whatever it is that’s been on your heart, it’s there for a reason. Your purpose and family’s legacy are connected to it. You wanted a sign of when to start, and I think now o'clock seems appropriate. Make yourself available to all that God has assigned to your name, leaving nothing on the table. Tell fear that your calendar is booked with faith because you have a date with destiny!

It may seem weird, but try setting your goals by working backwards—set them from where you’ll land, not where you are. Where you’re headed will require a higher version of you. Right now your circumstances or inner capacity are telling you that you have to have it all together before you can get started. That’s a lie! A distraction sent to take you off your square. Truth is, none of us are fully ready to answer God’s call, but we know He’s done His best work through those that were unsure of their power. Something tells me that you’re one of the chosen ones and your God-given excellence is missing on the earth. Stop making us wait and release your sound!

Moment of Reflection: Take a moment to consider what you want to see in your life that you currently don’t see, how you’ll feel when you achieve your goals, and list three things that are keeping you from achieving your goals. Create a list of S.M.A.R.T. goals and the steps you can take today to start overcoming those roadblocks. Bonus points: share your goals with your bestie who has the strong follow-up spirit so she can hold you accountable. Sis, God doesn’t place desires in our hearts to taunt us; He does it to show us a glimpse of where we’re headed and to remind us of what we’re capable of accomplishing when we partner with Him. 

Prayer: God, thank You for giving me the desires of my heart. I believe that You have chosen me for such a time as this. Remove any distractions that keep me from obedience. May I walk boldly in Your authority. Amen.