Focus on what God has called you to do

“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I  press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.  (Phil. 3:13-14 NIV)

Singleness of purpose

Someone has said, “The way to kill a man’s vision, is to give him two visions.” That’s so true! The secret to being successful is to have singleness of purpose and to stay focussed on what God  has created you to do. The apostle Paul said, “This one thing I do.” Paul knew that He was to do one thing, to “press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Ultimately, like Paul, we are to put God first in everything we do and then things will fall into place as we  go along.

Put God first in everything

“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matt. 6:33 ESV)

God appointed you to bear fruit

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.” (John 15:16 NIV)

God will make it happen

“The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” (1 Thess. 5:24 NIV)

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Rom. 8:28 NIV)