(Many people have long and short term goals in
their lives – some with written, specific, personal goals – however, this is
very few – indeed less than 1% of the population. And of those with goals many
never keep records of accomplishments or the journey taken. Lastly most do not
have that one long term goal which all other goals are based upon – i.e. where
will they be after leaving this mortal probation? Below is my eternal long
range goal – and why, how and when it is to be accomplished. By having such a
goal – are all of the other goals in all six areas of my life –which I’ve
control over: 1) Personal; 2) Family; 3) Ethical/Spiritual; 4) Physical; 5)
Financial and 6) Social; either tangible or intangible – long term or short
term – going to bring me closer or further away from this singular long term
goal? If the answer is yes – closer – then the goal will be worked out as the
following long term goal – if the answer is no – further away – then it will be
put aside until it will bring me closer – or discarded if it will never bring
me closer! c/ork 2/4/17)
“Starting
Today or Long Ago”
cji
2/5/17
Seemingly
forever to be setting goals
was it
the age of eight first learning
understanding
their importance to me
others
as well sometimes included
now some
65 years later still engaged
always
with the most important goal
foremost
in all my thinking and doing
for
without this one singular goal
I’d be
like a ship on the seas drifting
without compass
or helm/rudder
sails
shredded or engine broken
going
nowhere and arriving always
starting
today or long ago we’ve each
a time
to trim our ships upon the seas
gathering
strength from our Father
as on
each Sabbath day we can
recharging
our batteries fully
able to
withstand the worldly winds
knowing
where is the safe harbor
returning
to our Heavenly Father
from
where we left in mortal birth!
Copyright © 2017 – cji
1.
I will live the Gospel of Jesus Christ in all
aspects of my life moment to moment continuously in my; thoughts, actions and
verbalizations.
a.
What I’ll do in my life:
i.
Daily and regular prayer – individually, spouse,
family
ii.
Read the Scriptures daily – individually,
spouse, family
iii.
Hold Family Home Evening weekly
iv.
Go to the House of the Lord (Temple) as often as
possible – not less than every three months (4 days at a time)
b.
Share the Gospel whenever opportunities arise
i.
Mention Church by name in conversations
1.
to see if it ignites interest
2.
If not at least others know who I am and where I
stand
ii.
Sharing my writings on-line and in blogs
iii.
Inviting others to pray when needful and
appropriate
c.
Measuring
i.
Review in nightly prayer with Father
ii.
Being grateful in all things
iii.
In Journal
d.
Obstacles
i.
Distractions of the world – tv – movies – casual
conversations – music
ii.
Setting up specific times for each task – make a
schedule which can be routine and missed if not accomplished each day
iii.
Keeping track of contacts
e.
Visualizations
i.
Temple pictures in the home (or office)
ii.
Pass along cards
iii.
Book of remembrance
iv.
Family photos at the Temple
v.
Family photos
f.
Affirmations
i.
I am a literal child of Heavenly Father
ii.
I am a literal brother of the Savior
iii.
We can be an eternal family
g.
Solutions (to d. above)
i.
Careful planning – individually, with spouse and
with family
ii.
Planning each day
1.
Identify six tasks for the following day (if
done at night) or for today (if done in the morning)
2.
Prioritize the six things – two ways
a.
Order of importance
b.
Grouping of things which can done together
c.
Journal entries
h.
Destination
i.
There is only one real destination – To enter
the Celestial Kingdom with my family – progenitors and descendants
ii.
Mid-way destinations – peace within – happiness
and joy in knowing doing Heavenly Father’s will
iii.
Enduring to the end knowing what I know is both
true and eternal
2.
Is the goal worthwhile and achievable and do I
want to take the journey on the path to Zion?
a.
Yes !!!!
b.
No
Copyright © 2017 – cji
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