The best thing about being at the end of your rope is
jumping down and landing on your feet.
Some days we get tired of people saying, “well just hang in
there, it is going to work out.” There comes a time when hanging in there is
no longer an option. It started out as a temporary state because of a larger
circumstance and today we find ourselves still “hanging in there” with tired
arms from pulling our own weight and those attached to us. I submit to you
today, admit you’re at the end of your rope and let go. This is the time to go
from fear to faith. Am I saying to walk away or give up? No, I’m saying let’s
move forward. Hanging in there, is surviving – barely, not advancement. In
order to apprehend the opportunities to make what you call your dream a
success, you must take the plunge.
I watched Tangled, Disney’s modified version about the
heroine Rapunzel from the Brothers Grimm classic German fairy tale with my kids.
In this version, Rapunzel has spent her entire life high up in the tower.
Then, local thief Flynn Ryder comes to the tower for refuge and ends up getting
Rapunzel out of the tower to live out her dream. Despite circumstances designed
to prevent her from seeing her dream come true, Rapunzel never gives up and she lives
out her dream and is also returned to her parents.
1. Commit to small actions and build on them. The more you exercise your faith the stronger it will be. In other words, the more you do what you say you're going to do the more consistent you become. When you exercise faith by trying new behaviors and being consistent with them your esteem, courage and strength will increase. Keep going!
2. Start functioning in your purpose. Dr. Myles Monroe wrote, "The
purpose of something determines its nature, design and features" in Understanding
the Purpose and Power of Woman. Take the time to know what your purpose
is. Think about the nature of your personality, how you’re designed to handle
situations.
3. Use your gifts to change environments. In order for your
gift to make room for you and bring you before people of influence, you must use your gift consistently and excel
in it. Boldly, not boastfully, share what you’re able to contribute.
As people notice your gift, you must be able to articulate what you’re about
and plan to accomplish. (Deuteronomy 31:6)
4. Embrace change and denounce fear. Say good-bye today to your
fears of failure, believing lies you’ve believed about yourself and embrace the
change from ‘hanging in there’ to walking into ‘a place called there’ as our
minister would say. A ‘place called there’ is our ideal place, our destiny. And
you do have one. (Isaiah 43:19)
PRAYER: Dear Lord, we thank You for our gifts and the destiny you've set for our lives. We thank You in advance for opportunities and your favor. Let Your will be done in our lives as we walk in faith and function in our purpose. We ask that you begin to open doors that will allow us to change environments naturally and spiritually. Help us to let go of our fears as we embrace and become conduits of change Jesus' name. We give you all of the glory, honor and praise. Amen.
Check out other blog entries: From Problems to Opportunities, Preparing for Opportunity and Opportunities: Acknowledgement.
About the author
Sharon has a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. She combines her experience as an art director, understanding of healthy child development and therapeutic interventions to offer interactive art and talk therapy to clients. Sharon is a wife and mother who is passionate about family life and early childhood development and education. Sharon is known for her commitment to God, excellence and family; comedic wit and ability to empathize with others. "Love you to life!"
