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Finally, it\u2019s important to trust God to bring your goals to life in his timing, and in the best ways. Fast results can be good sometimes, but God\u2019s kingdom often moves much slower, because it includes many different factors from an eternal perspective. While you wait to accomplish your goals, wait with hope<\/a>. Galatians 6:9<\/a> encourages you: \u201cLet us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.\u201d Sometimes, despite your best efforts, a goal takes longer than you expected, or it changes along the way. You can glorify God by trusting that his \u201cno\u201d or his \u201cwait\u201d is just as loving as his \u201cyes.\u201d If you don\u2019t reach a goal by a self-imposed deadline, don\u2019t assume you\u2019ve failed God. God may be doing work you can\u2019t see yet that requires more time. Isaiah 40:31<\/a> promises: \u201cBut those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.\u201d As long as you\u2019re focusing on God\u2019s will, you\u2019ll be successful from God\u2019s perspective. Don\u2019t worry about trying to control the results of your goals; release the results to God and enjoy the freedom of just doing your best and trusting God to do the rest.\u00a0<\/p>\n In conclusion, remember that the best goals are those that move you closer to God. As you look forward and dream about what this next season could hold, remember that God loves you completely and unconditionally. You don\u2019t have to achieve any goals to earn God\u2019s love, and you can\u2019t lose God\u2019s love if you fail to achieve your goals. Just do your best to stay closely connected with God while you set goals and work on them. God will meet you there and help you do the important work he has prepared for you!<\/p>\n As we wrap up our year together, I want to invite you into this meaningful spiritual practice: looking back on the year through the lens of Psalm 107<\/a><\/strong> to identify the \u201cfingerprints of God\u2019s faithfulness. In this episode, we’ll walk through four redemptive storylines<\/strong> found in Psalm 107<\/a>\u2014each representing a way God rescues, restores, and reorients His people. Whether you felt lost, trapped, wounded, self-destructive, or overwhelmed by storms, I encourage you to reflect on how God met you in weakness and brought deliverance. This episode is part of our How to Study the Bible Podcast<\/strong><\/a>, a show that brings life back to reading the Bible and helps you understand even the hardest parts of Scripture. If this episode helps you know and love God more, be sure to subscribe to the How to Study the Bible Podcast\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>on Apple<\/strong><\/a> or Spotify<\/strong><\/a> so you never miss an episode!<\/p>\nRelated Resource: Let God Reframe Your Year: A Psalm 107<\/a> Year-End Reflection<\/h2>\n