Week #2: What is it finally time for you to do?
January 8, 2006
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This Week's Topic: What is it finally time for you to do?“A dream comes through much activity, but a fool is known by his many words.”
- Ecclesiastes 5:3
Dear Friend, I remember the day back in
1999 that I decided to finally get down to business and write my first
book. I’d talked about writing a book for years. I had started writing
two books, but simply ran out of words and never finished them. Then
one morning, while getting dressed for work and daydreaming about my
book, I made a shift. “It’s time to just do it,” I realized. I was
tired of thinking about it and ready to move forward. This week,
I feel led to ask you, “What is it finally time for you to do?” It’s a
great question for the beginning of the year. Perhaps there is
something you’ve been talking about doing, thinking about doing, even
daydreaming about doing. And in 2006, it’s time to make a move! A few
years ago, I discovered a scripture in Ecclesiastes 5:3 that inspires
me whenever I get stuck in a rut of over-thinking my vision in a
particular area of my life: “A dream comes through much activity, but a fool is known by his many words.” Whether
your dream is related to your work, relationships, finances, health or
spiritual life, it will only come to life when you take action! So what
is it time for you to take action on? Consider these examples to help
you identify what it’s time for you to take action on in 2006: Your Work
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Is it time to change jobs? Change careers? Ask for a raise? Launch your
own business? Take your existing business to a new level? Your Relationships
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Is it time to move past fears or past heartbreaks so that you are
healthy and ready for love in your life? Is it time to forgive a family
member or friend against whom you’ve been holding a grudge? Is it time
to carve out more time for the people you love? Is there a conversation
that’s long overdue? Your Finances
- Is it time to
stop using those credit cards that you don’t pay in full every month?
Is it time to set up an automatic debit from your checking into an
investment account so that you can finally bring your savings goals to
life this year? Is it time to take action towards getting more (and
better) clients or customers? Is it time to stop spending money to
impress others? Your Health
- Is it finally time to
get serious about exercising consistently? Or is it time to cut back on
the sugar or fried foods, or add more vegetables to your diet? Your Spiritual Life
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Is it time to trust God in a particular situation or area of your life?
Do you finally need to find a “church home” that nourishes you in the
way that you need to be nourished? Is it time to get serious about
studying the Word? Whatever it’s finally time for you to do, make
a decision this week to do it. It’s not about creating a New Year’s
resolution. It’s about making a shift and recognizing that the time has
come for a change. If you ignore the need for a change when it's time,
you will find yourself increasingly frustrated with the situation.
Often God will allow you to get frustrated so that you will finally
become fed up enough to do something about it! That's where I was when
I began writing Rich Minds, Rich Rewards in 1999. I knew there was a
book inside of me and I was so tired of my own excuses and
procrastination, that I finally started writing. Your dreams can come
true, but your job is to take action! It begins with a decision and
continues with each step you take forward. It is essential not
to begin the year by overwhelming yourself with multiple, large changes
and goals. Get clear about what's most important and focus your actions
on it. My challenge to you this week:
Identify the “thing” that it is finally time for you to do. Then take action! Journaling assignment:
What
has kept me from taking action on this particular circumstance or issue
in the past? What will I need to do differently to make it easier for
me to accomplish my goal? What is my goal in this area for 2006?
Until next time ... Warm wishes,
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Back?. She coaches groups and individuals to live their best lives.
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