Where's God in 2014?

"But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified."

1 Cor 9:27 

In this year, many of us have made resolutions to do various things from diet, to accomplishing more, to vows not to do certain things. How many of us though have considered what pleases God, and what God either wants to accomplish with us or wants us to accomplish?  Have we considered as Jesus has stated, "Do you not say, 'There are yet four months, then comes the harvest'? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest.(Jn. 4:35)." The time for opportunity is now. The time for doing is now. The time for being about "our Father's business" is now. Thus, in your consideration of what you wish to do with this year that God has given us, let's consider the following:

Let's do things that...  

Bring him honor:  1 Cor.10:31, “Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God”. You can do everything — other than sin — for the glory of God. If you’ve got the right motivation, anything can be done to his glory.

Are motivated by love: 1 Cor.16:14, “Do everything with love” Your goal must either be an expression of love to God or people. God is far more interested in why you’re doing something than what you’re actually doing. 

Are set in faith: Your goals must be big enough that they’ll take God’s help to fulfill. Instead of setting a goal of losing 10 pounds in 2014, why not decide to lose 50? You’ll need to depend upon God for that one. The Bible says, “Without faith it is impossible to please God.” Heb.11:6

Are achieved by God’s power: You will not stick to your goals for 2014 without God’s power. You won’t get healthy on your own. You won’t improve your marriage on your own. The goals that really matter in life can’t be achieved without the power of God. Psa 22:30,31  Posterity shall serve him; it shall be told of the Lord to the coming generation; they shall come and proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn, that he has done it. 

Let's remember in our things that we set about to do, to do things that bring God pleasure. Let's become an active part of His family, become like Christ, serve God, and share your life message to His glory.. If your goals are part of fulfilling one of these purposes, God will bless them.

Jim