Boundaries of the Mind.
Just as the
great wall of China was built to stop raiding nomads, so too did biblical
cultures of old use walls for protection, as well as to create boundaries
around their settlements. If the walls weren’t continually maintained the enemy
would take the advantage and gain entry; a valuable lesson, albeit fateful for
the city.
In the same
way, we as Christians need to maintain our personal boundaries, if we wish to
remain protected in life. We need to ensure the ‘wall of self-control’ is up
and guarded, else the enemy will attack.
If we wish
to see good success in any endeavour, we need to have solid walls of
protection, with well thought out escape plans, should things go awry. And we
can only to that with forethought, planning and preparation.
Not only does the bible give you examples of what to do in any given situation, you can also find more examples by following those who’ve succeeded before you.
If you’re waiting for everything to ‘fall together,’ it’s not going to happen. You need to be intentional, to set your intent, if you wish to live a successful life.
Sure, some of us get lucky where everything falls into place easily and effortlessly, but for the rest of us, we need to plan. We need to have preparations in place, for those days when we’re weak and may need more help, more support, more strength, more courage.
The bible
is a great place to start. You may not believe in the bible. Perhaps it’s time
to give it a go, for how can you argue against what you’ve never read. Be open
minded. Start a new thing, for a new thing is always mind altering.
It’s never
too late to start either. If you’ve failed up to this point, there’s nothing
like turning a page and writing a new chapter in your book of life.
Although
broken people take longer to get there, as they have a lot more work to do to
overcome their past, it is still doable. You may have to work harder, but it’s
not impossible for you to turn your life around.
Plan,
prepare, be diligent, be disciplined, follow those who’ve gone before you and
succeeded and you to will get there. There’s so much information on success,
right at our fingertips these days. There is no excuse for not at least giving
it a try.
If the
battle becomes too difficult, rest. If you fall down, take a break. Don’t quit
though. Get back up, dust yourself off and have another go. You can never lose
in anything to which you consistently apply yourself. You just have to keep
going, during the learning process.
No, it’s
not always going to be easy. Not everything we do in life succeeds. But how
will you know if you don’t try? Yes, you are going to have to work for it. It will be worth your efforts, when you see your life turn around. Even if you
fail and have to try again, you’ll have learned a lot in the process and will
be better armed next time.
So: write
the vision and make it plain, as it says in the bible, that he may run who reads
it…though it tarry, wait for it, for it will surely come. (Habakkuk 2:2-3)
Spend time
with God every day. Work out the steps you’ll need to take to get you where you
want to go and go for it. Turn those steps into an action plan. Do it one step
at a time and it won’t be so overwhelming. On the difficult days, remember why
you started. Keep a journal and mark your progress. In time you will see great
success.
Good luck
and God bless!
Alexandra Grose –
An investigative photojournalist and author for over twenty years. Writing is
her passion and her dream and helping others achieve their dreams, through her
written work, is Alexandra's greatest aspiration.
#Integrity;
truthfulness, honesty and reliability, in all things.
I believe one
should....be truthful in everything you say and do. Keep all relationships open
and honest. Be reliable, punctual and organised and if you say you'll do it -
do it.
If you want to soar
like an eagle, make an effort, not an excuse.
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