Eternal Goals
Life has a way of pushing us toward dreams and ambitions. From childhood, we’re told, “Follow your dreams,” “Set big goals,” and “Work hard to achieve them.” And while there’s nothing wrong with dreaming, as Believers, we are called to aim much higher.
Paul writes in Colossians 3:1: “Seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.”
This is more than advice—it’s an invitation to lift our gaze beyond the temporary. Heaven should be our dream, our eternal goal. Jesus should be our focus. For no matter how bright earthly treasures may shine, they will fade.
The writer of Ecclesiastes saw this clearly: “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” (Ecclesiastes 1:2)
Without God, even our greatest accomplishments have no lasting value.
We often urge our children to study hard, find a good career, and make an impact in the world. But how often do we encourage them to first pursue the Kingdom of God and His righteousness? Earthly success can bless others for a time, but Kingdom living changes eternity.
Paul reminds us that those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh and its desires. Instead, we are called to let the fruit of the Spirit become the evidence of our lives (Galatians 5:22–24):
Love
Joy
Peace
Long-suffering
Kindness
Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-control
These are not just virtues—they are eternal treasures, grown in us by the Spirit of God.
When we pray, let us ask the Lord to remind us to lift my eyes to see beyond what is temporary. To teach us to value what is eternal and to live in a way that reflects His Kingdom.
May the fruit of Your Spirit be evident in the life of every believing heart, so that we may bring glory to God in all we do.
