We also have control over the goals we set. As creatures with free will, we can decide what we wish to do. Hopefully, we make decisions that are in line with God’s plan for our lives.
As part of this, we are permitted to choose our own paths, our own career and other life goals. The Bible doesn’t say anything about God assigning us our spouse or our career at birth. Over time, we decide these things.
While we have no idea how our lives will turn out, when we will die, or whether we will face struggles, we do have the ability to set our sights on outcomes we hope — and perhaps intend — to achieve. While the outcome of those goals is not within our control, we do have control over what we choose to strive toward.
Scripture encourages setting goals and working to achieve them. But it’s important that we do so in partnership with God rather than by ourselves.
Proverbs 21:5 says, “The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.”
And Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
But we need to remember that we must surrender our will to God and understand that while it’s good and well to strive for a goal, God’s purpose it most important (James 4:13-15).
