CHILD-FRIENDLY BULLSEYE!

Philippians 3:14 GNT

So I run straight toward the goal in order to win the prize, which is God's call through Christ Jesus to the life above.

 

A bullseye is the centre of a target—the place you aim for. When you “hit the bullseye,” it means you got it right.

For Christians, the bullseye is God’s will. It is living the way God wants, not just doing what looks good. In archery, you hit the bullseye by focusing and aiming on purpose. In the same way, we follow God by keeping our eyes on Him.

Paul says we must aim for the “high calling” God has for us. This means loving God, obeying Him, and not getting distracted.

Proverbs 3:5–6 teaches us that God guides us when we trust Him. 

Jesus also stayed focused on God’s will every day (John 4:34 and Luke 22:42). 

David prayed for God to teach him to do His will (Psalm 143:10). 

Noah obeyed exactly what God said (Genesis 6:22). 

Mary said yes to God’s plan (Luke 1:38). 

They all hit the bullseye by obeying God.

Missing the bullseye is easy because life is full of distractions—fear, pride, trying to please people, or chasing things that are not God’s plan. But God helps us refocus. Psalm 32:8 says He will teach and guide us.

Living in God’s will gives peace, direction, and purpose. 

Bullseye is not being perfect—it is being obedient. 

Not doing everything, but doing the right things. 

Not being impressive, but being surrendered to God.

God wants us to hit the bullseye. He guides our steps and helps us aim our lives in the right direction.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

·       What things are distracting me from God’s will?

·       What area of my life needs to obey God more?

·       What is one step I can take this week to follow God’s purpose?

PRAYER: Lord, help me focus on Your will. Remove distractions and guide my steps. Help me obey You with all my heart. Amen.

Shalom

 

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