We must lift our eyes beyond our sins and faults to focus on the overarching goal God is guiding us toward. Our vision of attaining the Kingdom of God must be clear and unwavering, for if it is cloudy or out of focus, our efforts to overcome will be lax or nonexistent. We need to see our destination clearly and understand what God expects, recognizing why we must strive for this goal despite the sacrifices and difficulties involved. Focusing on this spiritual finish line can greatly encourage us to do what we must. When we were first called, we had a transcendental goal of becoming like God, a goal so grand that it overshadowed all personal desires. This was our first love, driving us to please God in every way. However, over time, this goal began to fade for many, as personal desires took precedence over that initial fervor. We must rekindle that burning desire to sacrifice our will, to please God, and to become like Him in all aspects of our lives, for this is of utmost importance to Him. Our transcendental goal extends beyond personal salvation; it is to live as perfect a life as possible so that the world might be spared from destruction. By pleasing God through our efforts, we contribute to His willingness to spare the earth from annihilation. Like Jesus Christ, whose goal was far larger than His personal life, we must conform to all that God requests of us, learning obedience through our struggles and aiming to live a life that reflects His will. As we face our trials, we should take the same approach as He did, prioritizing God's desires over our own and courageously moving forward to meet and accomplish the goal set before us.

In these last few years, it has been so very easy to take our eyes off the goal of reaching our destination, the Kingdom of God, and to focus instead on the events taking place around us. In focusing our attention exclusively on specific doctrinal issues, we take our eyes off our destination. It is vital that we keep our eye on the goal, our destination, for if we fail to do this, we may well be lost. To be sure we make it to our destination, we must rivet our eyes on the example of Jesus Christ, and measure our thoughts and actions against that standard. If we do this, we will be prepared to enter the Kingdom of God.

In addressing the management of time for enhanced productivity, the concept of setting objectives is crucial. Rather than using the term "goal," which can be too vague and lacks psychological impact, it is suggested to adopt more definitive terms like "finish line" or "deadline." These terms imply a clearly defined, unchanging boundary in one's day where productivity starts and ends, without allowing room for indefinite extension. This approach helps maintain focus by treating time as precious, scarce, and limited, ensuring it is preserved and prioritized. Only you can determine how to use your time effectively, reinforcing the importance of self-control in achieving these defined endpoints.