Hello, NashWest Guys and Girls. Have you ever felt frustrated with a person who says they want to achieve something and then sporadically or never does anything to achieve the declared outcome? Are you that person? Why do we do that?
You can’t achieve the outcome without loving the process. Ouch. That’s the truth. Think deeply about what you say you want. Do you want a beautiful romantic relationship? How about a healthy, trim figure? How about land or home ownership? Do you want to travel? Now, think about the process of achieving those things, the devotion, the time away from Netflix, the donuts and cookies left uneaten, the chances that you’ll need to take, the fact that half your closet will need to be available for your new love, and the fact that the silly Amazon purchases should probably be put towards a travel fund.
Don’t say you want something without a good hard look at the price you will need to pay for that outcome. Fear not, friend. You have the best partner in the world to help you. God, the creator of the universe, declares that He’ll ride shotgun. Ask God to help you love the process.
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
Isaiah 40:29
Taylor Swift has a career that astounds me. She takes chances, works like a maniac and loves her fans fiercely. Living in Nashville, I get to hear behind the scenes stories about the big stars in music. Taylor has a lot of respect in Music City. She didn't just swipe on some red lipstick, have a few hits and expect to fill arenas. She began with the end in mind. She fell in love with the process.
Why are you not doing what you say you want to do? Because you haven’t fallen in love with the process and guess what? That's OK. Maybe you need to change direction to something you feel authentically passionate about. I don't want to live at the gym, so I'm at peace with my curves. I'm not invited to brandings to rope. I'm invited to sing. I know my strengths.
Having said that, I'm going to issue a warning. Sometimes God has gives us a mission, we've claimed it and then we get mired down and stuck. Today is the day to turn up your collar, screw your hat down, tell ‘em to open the chute and give a mighty “Whoop!” to the number you’ve drawn. This is the ride that's taking you to where you say you want to be. Learn to love the ride, darlin'.
Peace, Love and Spurs..
Rock On, NashWest Guys and Girls!
Love, MK
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