Step by Step

I once heard the joke "How do you eat an elephant?" and the answer was "One bite at a time". I'll admit its not a very good joke, but this concept speaks volumes. We can look at the obstacles ahead of us and wonder how in the world will I ever climb that mountain, get that job or finish that degree. The answer is 'one bite at a time' or 'one step at a time.' I often find myself like many other in my generation. I like things to happen quickly without much effort, but often God has another plan. Like a plant that grows in concrete, it takes a lot of time from when that seed finds it's way into a small crack, finds just enough soil to support life and then grow. The words from the book of Proverbs remind us that we need to keep focused and not become distracted by what others have or what we would want. Today, be encouraged that if there are goals that you have yet to see fulfilled that God has empowered you to take steps in the right direction and often its those steps that refine and strengthen us in preparation for the blessing of God. Trust me, this encouragement is as much for me as it is for anyone who reads along. Take a look at Proverbs 4: 25 - 27
"Look straight ahead,
and fix your eyes on what lies before you.
Mark out a straight path for your feet;
stay on that safe path.
Don't get sidetracked;
keep your feet from following evil."