Aim For The Right Things
Whack! Whack! Whack! Whack! Whack! This was the sound of arrows hitting the side of my neighbor's garage. Oh, he had straw bales and a target, but from 20 yards, he regularly missed the bales. From the sound of things the bullseye was nothing more than a pipe dream. In his defense, learning to shoot 'instinctively' (without sights) is a far greater challenge- especially without someone to teach you.
Montana has an early bow season for deer and elk, so I was motivated to get into the mountains. But like my neighbor, would I be able to hit the target? You see, it isn't merely practice that makes perfect. You can practice something the wrong way and never become proficient. This is where other believers come in.
Find someone who has hit the target that you are aiming for, whether it's buying a house, becoming a better husband or father, advancing in your career or sharing your faith. Proverbs 15:22 says, "Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many counselors they succeed." Aim for the right things, practice the right habits and disciplines, and you will be blessed! -Pastor Brad
Written on July 20, 2025
Posted in Daily Devotions