Easter is a great time to remember that we don’t need to wait till the end of the year to begin something new. Jesus coming back to life gives us hope that if our businesses or goals seemed dead, we can ask God for a fresh start.

It’s a great time for reflection and looking forward to a fresh start. Scott has a quarterly planner that he uses to focus on his goals three months at a time. With the end of the quarter coming up, he can review his activities and renew his long term goals.

If you find yourself behind on your goals, you may need to review them more often. Missing the target is easy if we forget where we’re going. So put your goals where you can see them often. A note on your monitor or the wall may be a good spot.

To get more motivated, list three things to do that will move you forward on your goals. Then do those three things in the next fifteen minutes. You’ll be surprised by what you can accomplish when you have a short list and a deadline. If this didn’t work out, give yourself grace and make the deadline the end of the day.

For a reminder on how to set doable goals, read my “Moving Forward” post. For more motivation, check out my “Keep Going” post. Of course, prayer is always a great action to do every day.

Prayer

Dear God in heaven,

Thank You that You created seasons in our lives. Help us to move forward when we are challenged by our businesses. May we plan our goals with pleasing You in mind.

 In Your Son’s name, Amen

Verses

Matthew 28:7 Jesus has been raised from the dead

Philippians 4:6 Don’t be anxious but pray in every situation telling God your request

Psalms 25:5 Guide me into Your truth and teach me

Proverbs 16:3 Commit your works to the Lord and your plans will be established

Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work with enthusiasm as to the Lord

Hebrews 4:16 Let us approach the throne to find grace whenever we need help

1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray constantly

 Song

“King Of My Heart“ by Love & the Outcome is a song that encourages us to keep on dreaming big and not let the many distractions or our lack of faith get in the way of God’s plans for our lives.

 Call to Action

If you have already prayed, looked up the verses in your Bible, and listened to the suggested song, then pick three actions you can do today to move your business forward and then do them.