It has often been said that "the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" and how true it is. Every big project that has ever been brought to completion had to have a beginning. It might have been while friends were having a cup of coffee discussing their dreams. The starting point might have been when someone thought they made a "mistake" but ended up in the right place after all. One thing is sure, every journey has a beginning.
The adult student who goes back to school must sign up for the first class or he will never graduate. The owner of a large food chain had to make his first hamburger. You get the picture. Someone had to make a move. Sometimes moves frighten us. As human beings we do not like change. We are the most comfortable when things are left alone. But change is inevitable in this world; nothing stays the same. Whether by improvement or decay, things always change. Many times we are hesitant to begin repairs on something for fear of making a mess. If we leave it alone, however, decay will eventually set in.
Is there a dream in your life that you haven't seen fulfilled? Something you've been holding on to but don't know where to start? Start somewhere and let God lead. You must take the first step. But what if I fail, you might ask. Trying something and seeing that it is not quite right is not failure. It is far worse to try nothing and remain stagnant.
Are you wanting to go back to school? Take one class and see how it works. Wanting to play the piano? You'll never know if you have the aptitude if you don't try. Want to learn a foreign language but think its too hard? Learn good morning and good night. Everyone has to start somewhere. Want to increase your prayer life? If you haven't been praying at all start with ten minutes every day. Set your alarm ten minutes early. Anyone can do ten minutes.
Many times we fail in our pursuits because we don't know how to make reasonable goals. Don't bite off more than you can chew as the old saying goes. Try one step at a time. Make the first move and one day you'll look back and be amazed at how far you've come. Life is too short to sit around wishing for things we may never have. It is the will of God for us to be happy, healthy, and fulfilled in his kingdom. Find something you've always wanted to do and give it a try. You never know where it might lead.
Most of all enjoy the ride! Life is short so give it all you've got and let God do the rest!
God Bless,
Sullivan Jones
The adult student who goes back to school must sign up for the first class or he will never graduate. The owner of a large food chain had to make his first hamburger. You get the picture. Someone had to make a move. Sometimes moves frighten us. As human beings we do not like change. We are the most comfortable when things are left alone. But change is inevitable in this world; nothing stays the same. Whether by improvement or decay, things always change. Many times we are hesitant to begin repairs on something for fear of making a mess. If we leave it alone, however, decay will eventually set in.
Is there a dream in your life that you haven't seen fulfilled? Something you've been holding on to but don't know where to start? Start somewhere and let God lead. You must take the first step. But what if I fail, you might ask. Trying something and seeing that it is not quite right is not failure. It is far worse to try nothing and remain stagnant.
Are you wanting to go back to school? Take one class and see how it works. Wanting to play the piano? You'll never know if you have the aptitude if you don't try. Want to learn a foreign language but think its too hard? Learn good morning and good night. Everyone has to start somewhere. Want to increase your prayer life? If you haven't been praying at all start with ten minutes every day. Set your alarm ten minutes early. Anyone can do ten minutes.
Many times we fail in our pursuits because we don't know how to make reasonable goals. Don't bite off more than you can chew as the old saying goes. Try one step at a time. Make the first move and one day you'll look back and be amazed at how far you've come. Life is too short to sit around wishing for things we may never have. It is the will of God for us to be happy, healthy, and fulfilled in his kingdom. Find something you've always wanted to do and give it a try. You never know where it might lead.
Most of all enjoy the ride! Life is short so give it all you've got and let God do the rest!
God Bless,
Sullivan Jones