Some choices we are tough.
Getting up early to go to the gym isn’t always easy… but it helps me stay healthy. Prioritizing my family… spending wisely… reading vs. watching TV… quiet time with God… all of these are opportunities for growth that I have to intentionally decide beforehand what I’m going to do or else derail God’s plan for my life.
But many don’t choose the best way for their lives. They tend to delay discipline and embrace passivity.
Life is so much better when we pre-determine those decisions. What will we do when things get inconvenient, tough, unmanageable, or challenging? Why delay doing what’s right?
What are you waiting for?
Are you waiting for God to be generous in your life? Begin the habit of giving with the right heart... Paul said, “You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 2 Cor. 9:7
Are you waiting for God to answer your prayer? Remember that His timing is always perfect... He is never late... or early... or forgetful. Sometimes the answer is wait a little longer... I have something better than you can imagine. Jesus said, “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7
Are you waiting to have the time? Do you have more duties than daylight? Remember, you have the same 24 hours a day that the disciples had... that Einstein had... that everyone who has ever lived on planet Earth had.. it’s what you do with those precious minutes that matters! Paul said, “Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.” Ephesians 5:16
The situation may never be perfect. You may never feel adequately prepared. You may think your under equipped, ill-resourced, and the wrong person for the job. You’re in good company:
Jonah, Moses, Gideon, Rahab, Esther... the list goes on...
But today, God has tapped you on the shoulder. He wants you to make that positive change in your life. Share your story with your office. Defuse the situation with your family. Be the husband or wife you were designed to be. Give your child another chance. Move forward...no, leap forward.
Today… refuse to live the life you think you deserve and start living the one you were created for.
The situation may not look perfect... but don’t wait. God’s got your back.
