Back in High School I participated in Sports, Football and Track. For some reason I enjoyed running , but didn’t fully understand at the time what it took to really run and do it right. I considered myself to be pretty fast and that was enough for me. We got together for our first practice and I could not believe all the things we had to do just to get to run. I did not want to “practice” I just wanted to run. Some how I made the track team and was placed on a few relays and some medium distance events. It didn’t take long and I began to grow very disinterested in “preparing” for the meets that we had during the week. I just wanted to get out there and Run. After only a few races I pulled something in my lower Back and that basically ended my career in Track. I had injured myself and blamed everything but me as the reason.
Preparation is the most important part of anything you can do. Without fully being aware of what you are getting involved in or conditioning yourself, you are setting yourself up for Failure. We men are notorious for not reading instructions or getting directions. We want to believe that we can do it on our own and we don’t need any assistance in order to get things right. Just last night, I was putting together a glider for my wife ( we are expecting our 2nd child in Sept ) and I took out the instructions and laid them on the floor only to just look at the pictures. About 10 minutes into the process I could not figure out why I was not able to get one of the arms to line up correctly. Well….. taking a moment to look at what the instructions actually said, I found that you are to not tighten the screws all the way so it is easier to connect everything . Missing that simple step added about 10 minutes to the whole process and some frustration on my part. I did get the glider together and my wife loves it, but I could have avoided some frustration if only I had read before acting.
God has given us a manual for our life, the Bible. The Book of answers… I know some people who will tell you it is the book of questions, but if you are reading the Word daily and seeking God, those questions will begin to become answers and you will then be at a place where you are putting things together correctly, going places without getting lost and being a help instead of a need.
Being Prepared is vital, especially in the times we live in. So many people are searching and in need of help and direction. I want to encourage each of you , to take a few minutes out of your day and “ Prepare “ yourselves for the day. You just may be the key to someone’s breakthrough.
Philippians 4:4-5 (The Message) Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revel in him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you're on their side, working with them and not against them. Help them see that the Master is about to arrive. He could show up any minute!
Until next time, Let Go, Let God
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