Now, if you’ve identified what’s calling your name, we’ll examine the power of preparation. This can be tricky…you might want to take things into your own hands. If you act in a rash manner, you’ll assure a disconnection. It will be difficult, but if you truly want destiny (not compromise), you’ll be willing to allow things to "come."
I can’t stress enough of the importance of preparation. In my own life I’ve seen how God shapes and molds for destiny. Epic Living does not fit my past pursuits. I was a man seeking riches and fame to soothe me from a world of rejection. That was my usual tact, but then I realized there was only so much time for me to be what I was made to be. Preparation is so important…very much like practice is for the professional athlete. Without it you don’t win.
In the spirit of preparation, ask yourself the following:
- Do my habits (friendships, education, exercise, etc.) reflect the support needed for my pursuit?
- Am I honest with myself? Do I know the "chinks" in my own armor?
- Am I willing to wait?
- Do I seek honest and edifying feedback?
- Will others be happy when I succeed? Will their lives be better?