Set Attainable Goals

Our being content with current service privileges does not require that we stop setting further theocratic goals. In discussing the heavenly resurrection, Paul spoke of  "stretching forward to the things ahead." He also said: "To what extent we have mad progress, let us go walking orderly in the same routine." (Philippians 3:13-16) Theocratic goals can help us stretch forward. The challenged, however, is to keep them realistic.

Realistic goals are reasonable and attainable. (Philippians 4:5)  This does not mean that a goal requiring several years of hard work is unrealistic.   Such a long-ranged goal can be reached gradually by setting a series of intermediate goals, or steps.  These can serve as markers for spiritual progress.  Successfully completing each step  will provide  a sense of satisfaction along the way rather than disappointment.

Next time: A Fine Balance 

From the Watchtower magazine, 1997