Monday mornings can be hard. After a fun filled or relaxing weekend, Mondays can be hard to roll out of bed and get moving for our week. Whether you are working, retired, in school, or working in your home, you have a goal. Take a few minutes to think about your goal or goals.

Have you been caught up in the hustle and bustle of life so much that your goal has become off center? Has your goal become crooked?

Often we need to re-focus on “the big picture” or goal we are working towards. How do we straighten our goal? We must take the time to be intentional about our focus. Here are some steps I find helpful.

1) Pray: Re-focus by spending some time in prayer. Ask God to guide and direct you. Clarify your focus and commit your goal to God.

2) Write down your goal: Putting your goal in writing helps you see in black and white what you are working towards. If you write your goal in a place you see often, you will be reminded of your goal and feel more accountable.

3) List steps or smaller goals to help you achieve your goal. Most big goals are accomplished through many smaller goals. List the smaller goals that will need to be met to reach your bigger goal.

4) Find a Scripture or phrase that is motivating. If you don’t already have a Scripture that helps to keep you focused and motivates you, do a Google search for scriptures that pertain to your goal. Write down the one scripture that resonates with you and place it in a prominent place.

5) Commit your work to the Lord. Whatever the goal is, commit your steps, your work, and the goal to God.

As you start this Mindset Monday, allow God to help you straighten your goal. Let the Holy Spirit lead you in the steps ahead and give God the glory as you move closer to the goal line with each step.