Measuring Your Progress
But you, beloved, build yourselves up [founded]
on your most holy faith [make progress, rise like
an edifice higher and higher], praying in the Holy Spirit
(Jude 1:20 AMP).
Progress means advancement; moving forward.
Progress must be measurable, otherwise, it’s
not progress. You must have goals; if you don’t have
definite goals, you may not be able to really measure
your progress.
In making progress there’re certain things you
must consider. First, locate your present position in
that area of your life in which you desire to make
progress. Is it in your health, finances, job, business,
or your family? Whatever it is, locate your present
position. Secondly, envision what the next level will
be for you.
Thirdly, determine what you must do to get to
your next level. That means your input in terms of
effort, time, and resources. Resources could refer to
money, materials, information, etc. Fourthly and finally,
take action; do what you need to do to get you the
results you want. Otherwise, your visions, goals and
aspirations will fail and come to nothing.
I’m sure you already have clear-cut goals for
the year; stay focused on your goals. Every now and
then, pray in the Holy Ghost about your goals; this is
so important, because it’ll guarantee your progress in
achieving them. Our opening verse says, “But you,
beloved, build yourselves up [founded] on your most
holy faith [make progress, rise like an edifice higher
and higher], praying in the Holy Spirit.”
This year, you’re going to make progress, and
move forward in your life like never before, irrespective
of what’s been happening with you or around you.
It’s your time and season of advancement. And it’s
my prayer that the Spirit of God will inspire and guide
you to take the necessary actions that’ll cause you to
have evident and unprecedented growth, increase, and
prosperity in 2017, and beyond, in Jesus’ Name.
Confession
My life is like a well-watered garden. I’m fruitful and
productive; making progress in every area of my life. I’m
complete in Christ, and every facet of my life is perfected for
excellence. The Spirit guides and inspires me to take actions
that’ll guarantee evident, and unstoppable progress, increase
and blessings for me, in Jesus’Name. Amen.
Further study:
Psalm 1:1-3; 1 timothy 4:15
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 28
Leviticus 4-5
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 14:1-10
Genesis 44