“Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal.”
This is a very meaningful quote, that a friend of mine shared with me a few years ago. Michael Jordan, one of my friend’s heroes, has been quoted as saying it.
I now have that verse taped up in my office at work to help remind me of the powerful message during the difficult, stressful times at work.
To me, the verse encourages us to keep our eyes on the goal at hand, so we can overcome any obstacles that might arise or that we may be facing.
I think we can apply that verse to any aspect in our life.
…If you are a student going to school, you need to keep your eyes on graduation.
…If you are a musician, you need to keep your eyes fixed on that album you are in the process of making.
…If you are a writer, you might need to keep your eyes on the book you are writing.
…If you are a chef who wants to start their own restaurant, keep your eyes on that goal.
…If you work, there might be a major deadline to meet so you keep your eyes on getting that big contact awarded.
…If you are a cancer patient going through treatments, you want to focus on that last treatment.
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No matter what stage in your life that you find yourself, I think there is some goal that you can keep your eyes fixed on. Even though there will be tough times and possibly many obstacles that arise, if you keep your eyes on the goal you will succeed. Keep being persistent and fighting through whatever adversity comes your way.
So, what is the latest goal in your life? Try to keep your eyes on the goal so you can overcome the obstacles you may endure.
“…But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead. I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” –Philippians 3:13-14
Thanks for the reminder! Blessings to you Christine!
The quotes from Michael Jordan and Jeffrey Gitomer ring so true and are very meaningful and profound. Thanks for sharing. I am enjoying your blogs!
Hi Christine,
Thank you for your encouragement. I know in myself as soon as my problems become my focus I get lost. Thankfully we have our Shepherd leading the way, and providing the light we need for our footsteps.
Keeping my eye on the goal and serving Him along the way. Blessings as you faithfully point us to the One who is able to lead us with beautiful words of encouragement.
How true! We must keep focused on our goal and not the current circumstances. God can quickly change things! Thank you for sharing your thoughts they are a blessing to me.
Such good encouragement. I know I too often take my eyes off the prize and only see the problems and obstacles. Great reminder for me to look where I need to.
I love this! It is so true that the only difference between those who fail and those who succeed is persistence. Keep pressing on! And thank you for this encouragement!!
Love this! When we keep our eyes focused on the goal – and on Jesus to guide us there – the obstacles don’t see some big.