Nothing Happens Until Something Moves

I just had breakfast with a friend of mine who was just let go last month from the company he had been with for 30 years. The reason I bring this up is that he could be bitter and he could be wallowing in his pity. He could be doing nothing but complaining. He could say, "I'm 60 years old and out of work. Who's going to want to hire me?"

But he's not saying that or thinking that.

He said when he was escorted out of the building he was angry and hurt. But he also said he went into action shortly thereafter, contacting people, networking, putting feelers out.

One month later, he has four opportunities in front of him. He has no idea where he is headed, but he now has hope. All because he took action. Because he did something, God is opening up doors for him.

I recently heard Joyce Meyer say, "We need to do what we can do so that God can do what we can't do." We must take action, especially when adversity strikes. This action first and foremost should be prayer, then go as the Lord leads you.

Watch this short video for some great examples of others who didn't let their tough circumstances weigh them down.

One Bite at a Time

Can I brag about my wife Connie for a second?

She has been dreading "de-junking" our house (getting rid of all the "stuff" that has accumulated over the years) - it was overwhelming. As a result she has been putting it off for, oh... about 3 years. Well, this past weekend she started. She has been really motivated and she is making great progress. I am very proud of her!

When I asked her what got her going, she said she finally realized she needed to just take the first step. What she found is that each next step continued to be easier. That is true with any big job. I have heard it said that the best way to eat an elephant (a really big job) is one bite at a time!

What is really cool about this is what Connie said last night. She said, "I feel great about the progress I've made."

If your feeling down or you don't feel like doing something, there is one thing that will surely pick you up - action. Just get started, you will be amazed at how it makes you feel!