DAY 25 DV AWARENESS: Want more

How many times have people said to you something like, "Well, you oughta be happy...remember there is someone doing worse than you."? Or some other version of that statement? 

Guess what? It's your life, and it is okay if you want more than what you have. Yes, be grateful and show your gratitude for the benefits of your life and the lessons learned from your struggles. However, you don't have to settle or become complacent. 

There is greater. There is better. There is more.

If you're hurting right now...there is pain relief... Go get it. 

If you're sad right now...there is joy...Go get it.

If you're broken right now...there is healing... Go get it.

If you are not where you want to be right now...there is opportunity for transition...Go get it! 

What is today, does not have to be tomorrow. There are possibilities. It is okay to hope and to dream. 

But remember, dreaming without working is just a gateway to disappointment. You have to do something. You have to get up and do something. You have to move. 

So prepare yourself for everything you want. Write your vision...make it plain...pray about it...then start taking the steps towards your tomorrow. 

Gather the tools to implement your plan. Read books, get an accountability partner, pray steadfastly, manage your time, save money, plan your work and work your plan. 

If you need more from your relationship, sit down with your partner (as long as your partner is a respectful and willing participant) and communicate what your needs are, express how they can be fulfilled, and be willing to hear the same. 

If you need more from your job/career, be confident about it and go forward toward your goal. Don't be afraid to ask for more. I've often heard it said, "You have not because you ask not." 

If you need more from your life, nothing can stop you. The only thing standing in your way are doubt and fear. Faith shakes fear and prayer defeats doubt. 

Dream big.

Decide what you want.

Plan for it.

Ask for what you need.

Pray about it. 

Work your plan.

Go get your "more abundant" life.