What I want to do today is get you to make a decision. Will you be what you were created to be, or will you settle for what others have told you that you had to be? Will you finally decide to take that first step into a journey of 1000 miles? When all is said and done only you can make the decision when you will step out into your destiny. It is my hope that you make that decision, and that you embrace your destiny with everything inside of you.
Everyone has dreams, they have desires, and they have a passion. All of these three things are what will ultimately lead you to the reason you were created in the first place. Everyone has heard me say that you being here in this time is not a mistake, and you being here right now is in the perfection of your creator. We are not on this planet just for the free popcorn, and the sooner you realize that you have a calling, the sooner you can step out into said calling. Problems arise when some idiot tells you that what you desire to do is not really anything that will benefit you. First off, most of the time those things that have been placed in you to do are not meant for your benefit but for others. That's not to say you aren't supposed to make a living. What I'm saying is take a look at the bigger picture. If you are focused on accomplishing what God has called you to do, I don't think you are going to have to worry about how you will make a living. Contrary to what others may say living with prosperity and abundance is not out of God's character, and therefore is just as much for you as anyone else. We can tackle the issue of abundance and prosperity another time, suffice it to say God is a God of abundance, and we'll just leave it at that.
Sadly, there are many hindrances that cause people to stay stagnant and unwilling to move forward in those things that have been placed in their heart to do. At some point in your life it is probably certain that someone, at some time, has told you that you shouldn't do something, or can't do it. They may have tried to say that you can't make a living doing what you desire, and might as well stop even thinking about it. So many dreams are crushed by those who have never even given thought to their own dreams, and would rather crush yours vice go after theirs. Don't fall into this trap, never, never, never. Your dreams have been placed in you for a specific reason, and non one owns your dreams except you. End of story...case closed...
When ever I do a talk I'm asked from various people how do they determine what is a dream, what is a vision. First and foremost, dreams and visions are stepping stones to your destiny. Second, and maybe more important than any other fact, you have all you need to accomplish your dreams and visions. God would not ask you to do something that you were not equipped to do. Certainly you might need assistance, but that's ok, many hands make light work. One of the greatest mistakes I've made in my life is always feeling that I had to do everything myself. I had this crazy notion that unless I did it all by myself that somehow what I accomplished would be less valuable to me in someway. I'm glad to say that I have outgrown this phase of my life, and I gladly accept assistance now. What's important is not whether you do it alone or with help, but that you simply do what is being asked of you.
I realize that stepping out into the unknown is not always an easy task, but to those who have been given a lot, a lot is expected of you. If you have been given a dream, a destiny, which you have, then there is something that you need to do with it. Only you can accomplish the things in you, as you are the only one who has been given your specific dream. Certainly some will have similar dreams, but not exact. Your personality will always go along with supporting your dreams and visions. If someone says you need to change, don't do it. Leaders will always be leaders. Those who love to serve others, will always try to serve. Let's put it this way, stop trying to fit a squad peg into a round hole. If you are a leader, then great lead away. Your personality is perfectly formed to do what you have been asked to do, God does not make mistakes, so know you are you for a reason.
So the question I have is when? When will you take that first step? If you have begun your journey, no matter how long you have been on it, know that you will always be given what you need. Life takes many paths, and the key to success is knowing what path to go down. There is always a right path and a wrong path. Problems arise when you are unsure of what path to take, and this is complicated more when you have yet to familiarize yourself with the sound of your spirit, who will always provide you with truth. If you find it hard to hear from God, and let's face it, many seem to be in this boat, know that all is not lost. If God wants to speak to you, he will speak to you, and in reality there is nothing you can do to stop it. Don't misunderstand, you can run from God, but at the end of the day, God's will will be done. There is example after example of people who have run away and ultimately have their Come to Jesus moment. What's the old adage you can run but you can't hide. When God has a job for you to do, he will do everything to get you to see that it would be better to follow his guidance.
Taking the first step is entirely up to you. No-one can make you take it before you are ready. Certainly we can provide encouragement, but it is your decision to make, and only yours. That being said, I would strongly suggest that you seek out guidance, and if moved, which you will be, take action. There is much to accomplish, and you have a part to play in what is about to take place all over this planet. We are entering a time where we will see many wonderful and marvelous things, my suggestions is not to miss any of it. When we walk in our destiny, we will know the joy of all things, and that is something that is worth all the money in the world. You can take that to the bank.
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