Jordan Spieth has made a name for himself in the world of professional golf. He’s won titles at ‘major’ tour events and several other tournaments. He’s certainly among the ‘elites’ in the field.
So, what is the key to his success? He follows this philosophy on the golf course — “Aim small, miss small.” He explains it this way: “The smaller the target that you can pick, the smaller your misses are going to be.” Thus, instead of just aiming for the fairway in general, Spieth aims for a specific branch on a tree. He usually ends up where he wants to be – or very close to it. He breaks down every hole into its component parts, and then solves each of those parts in turn. The value of such an approach is obvious in the success Spieth has achieved.
Christians can benefit from a similar methodology when it comes to serving God. There are some huge challenges out there. The world is full of lost people, the moral climate is deteriorating, temptations are multiplying, and discouragements seem to be mounting. What can we do? The answer is: pick a small target, take aim, and shoot for it.
What do we mean? Well, instead of thinking of ALL the lost in the world – most of which we will never have the opportunity to personally reach – think of your neighbor, your co-worker, your near relative. Aim to reach these with the gospel. Rather than taking wide, random shots at converting the lost, try reaching out to someone you already know and have a relationship with. This is a proven strategy that will work. Or, in regards to dealing with temptation, try simple and obvious things that are sure to succeed. Turn of the TV, limit access to the Internet, etc. Take small achievable steps towards the greater objective. Or as Jordan Spieth says, “Aim small, miss small.” Think!
– by Greg Gwin