Do you have projects in mind and the tools to accomplish
them but never get around to the project? My guess is that project never really
moved up high enough on the priority list because even if we don’t have the
right tools, we can figure out how to get a job done.
Of course, life happens and things we hadn’t even imagined
can propel up the priority list in the blink of an eye. Life and circumstances
are always changing and something that actually may be a priority gets pushed
aside until “later” but sometimes later doesn’t come. We don’t always
get to do the things we want to do.
I have come to believe that having the tools isn’t the key.
Using the tools is the key. We all know of the guy who has all the big, cool
tools. At first glance, you might even be envious. But if he has no time to use
them, then it just seems sad. What is the point of having “all the
stuff” if you can’t enjoy it?
I will admit, in certain areas of my life
(A): I have the tools;
(B): I have the knowledge of how to use them;
(C): But, I don’t have the gumption/time/energy/ability/___________ to use them, therefore
(D): I don’t have the results I want!
Owning the tools is not enough. Having the knowledge is not
enough. Making the effort, etc. is not enough. It seems like there is a need
for all three to even work towards the goal and even then there is no guarantee
the project will be successful!
- Feeling like you can’t move forward because you don’t have the tools?
- Stuck in some phase of a project?
- Suspect you don’t know enough to move forward?
- Lack the time or motivation to tackle the situation?
Let’s not blame it on the tools.
If you are feeling stuck in a place where you don’t have “progress”,
think about why that is. Pray about what might be holding you back — it may be
that this area you think is “progress” isn’t a good idea.
Sometimes our priorities have changed.
Sometimes our life direction has changed.
Sometimes it is fear of failure.
Sometimes the goal is outside our ability and so it hurts our brain to even think about tackling the job.
By taking an honest look at our priorities and our abilities
we can re-evaluate them. Still stuck? Have a conversation with a trusted
friend, counselor, or pastor.
3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. [Romans 12:3-8, NIV]
God’s peace as you prioritize!
Liz
PrayerPrompt: COMPLAINING
God is always working in my life but sometimes I just have to slow down and pay attention. That is a part of why I like cycling, especially on a path. The freedom to ponder situations is so important for me. But it is also important to view things in light of Scripture and that means I have to be in God’s Word to get His perspective. I know that if I am unchecked by Scripture, I can muddle all sorts of things rather quickly.
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