Dream Big: Lay the Foundation
January 5, 2009
I have a problem with New Year’s resolutions. They don’t last. Oh, you might start out checking off each item on your newly created list every day, but after a month… or two, it gets old. You get tired or bored and the old habits creep in. Why is that?
Some people say that it takes 30 days to create a new habit. They claim repetition is the key. That may be a good guideline, but I think it’s more an issue of motivation and foundation. What motivates you to create those resolutions every year? The need for change? The desire to be better? The foundation is all wrong.
What would happen if your next list of resolutions was based on God?
Now, I’m not talking like a crackpot here. I’m talking about something bigger than you and me. I’m talking about changing the world, and not just your own little corner of it.
Not Enough Energy for the Day
So many times, we become consumed by our immediate needs. I need to pay the electric bill, I need to get caught up at work, the kids need new shoes, the car needs fixed, the cat needs fed. We have a million things on our to-do lists that keep us busy 20 hours a day. Then, if that’s not enough we have a million more “needs” that are actually wants that consume the rest of our energy. I need a bigger house, I need a vacation, I need to start a college fund for little Jimmy, I need to get in shape to compete with the 20 year old at the office.
Take a Breather
God already knows what you need. He also knows what you want. He’ll give you the necessities without your fussing and praying about the electric bill- if you trust Him to provide for you. He wants you to do more with your life. He wants you to dream big.
Success or Failure?
For many of us, we aren’t looking to succeed in 2009, we’re simply hoping we don’t fail.
What would change if you actually dreamed big enough to include a success that only God could deliver?
What’s holding you back? Is it a fear of people? Do you worry about what others think or say about you? Most of us do. A concern about our image and reputation often keeps us from great things. What could you accomplish if you were passionate enough about something to follow your heart, and God, no matter what people say?
Since I believe whole-heartedly that most Internet surfers cannot process more than 500 words ata atime, we’ll continue this post later today. In part two, we’ll look at the mechanics behind laying the foundation for dreaming big. Stay tuned and give it some thought. You could change the world.
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