Shifting from a place of "success" to "significance" is not for the faint hearted. It is filled with huge sacrifices, change, and uncertainties. It's really about taking a leap of faith and potentially leaving the past behind, leaving the comfortable lifestyle/space to become who God has called you to become. It can be scary to be honest and you might just want to go back to your comfort zone because it's easier.
The question you must ask yourself is- what is the cost of going back to the comfortable, stable lifestyle? What is the cost of settling? Is it really worth it staying where you were living for yourself alone? Is it really worth leaving the seed of Significance in you dormant for the rest of your life? What will your legacy be? Will you be able to pat yourself on the back knowing you have given your all to become who God designed you to be? Better still, what will God - your heavenly Father say to you when you cross over to eternity? Will it be - well done my dear faithful _________ or you wicked servant?
Terah, Abram's father in Genesis 11 in the Bible was headed for Canaan. The promise land, but he settled at Haran- perhaps because it was comfortable. Abram received a call from the same God and set out, leaving all behind based on the instruction and promise from God. Today he is our flagship father of faith. What if he settled like his father? Are you being called or nudged to make a move that no one in your family history or environment made? What is that thing, which I call your 'IT' that you can't get off your mind and you just know you have been assigned to get it done and you need to make sacrifices for in order for it to be manifested? Taking that leap of faith starts with your mindset. You need to embark on the journey in your mind. Be WARNED - your mind will fight to stay in your comfort zone. It thinks it's protecting you from danger. You however need to consider the consequences of maintaining the status quo and make the decision to either settle or move in the direction God is leading you. The mindset battle is a real one that must be won first and on a consistent basis.
Once you agree with what God is leading you to, He takes you by your hand and continues to lead you. And guide you on the next steps to take. Obedience is the first step in the walk of faith. Remember, God's side is always the right side.
Anchor Scripture: I am the Lord your God who teaches you how to profit Genesis 11:27-31 (Terah) Genesis 12:1-3 (Abram)
Prayer: Dear Father, I thank you for the stirring going on in my heart right now. I ask you for clarity and understanding of what you are calling me to. Work in me to will and do your good pleasure. I receive the grace to take the leap of faith towards your perfect will for my life in Jesus' name Amen
Declaration: I have the mind of Christ filled with knowledge, wisdom and understanding for my assignment I can do all things through Christ which gives me strength. By faith, I shift from a life of success to one of significance. Thank you, Lord, because greater are you in me than he that is in the world.
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Kemi Akindutire is an expert in Project Management, Program Management, Executive Coaching, Performance Management, Human Capital Management, Organizational Development, and Change Management. She leverages her expertise and experience of over 18 years of professional and business leadership in corporate America and various non-profit organizations to create solutions for her individual and corporate clients.
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