A
definition of progress is to move forward or onward. A definition of perfection
is a condition, state or quality being free from all flaws or defects.
Making progress in your
life does not equal perfection! Making progress means moving forward step by
step, day by day, and never giving up.
As you move forward you
will experience bumps and a few set-backs, this is to be expected. When the
bumps come, learn from them and keep moving onward. Don’t get stuck by dwelling
on what you did wrong-you will never be perfect and will make from time to time
mistakes. Learn quickly from your mistakes, repent if you need to, and then get
back up.
List some short and
long-term goals you would like to achieve, and then break them into categories
for professional, physical, relational, spiritual, personal, and financial.
Everyday move towards your goals. If
you have a stumbling block to your goals one day, don’t beat yourself up and
want to quit; try again. Remember you want progress
not perfection.
What do you want your life to look like? Write out what you want to achieve (your
goals), and ask for the Holy Spirit to help you. You won’t be able to change on
your own, you can try but true change comes when the Holy Spirit leads and
transforms you to the image and likeness of Christ. Miracles of transformation can
happen instantly, but usually the Holy Spirit transforms you one step at a time
or one area in your life at a time. I wanted God to change me instantly, but He
has desired to transform me a little at a time. I wanted perfection by being
changed instantly and God wanted Christ-like transformation. I believe when you
have to go through the process of
transformation, you can be better equipped for ministry.
The key to remember is
to not get stuck on expecting yourself to be perfect with every lesson that God
may bring to you, or even with mistakes that you will make along the journey.
Getting unstuck and making progress means
letting go of what others think of you. Letting go of other’s opinions about
you will move you forward. People know your name but rarely do they know your
story. Making progress means letting go of the past, including past failures. You
can never move forward while holding onto your past.
Keep moving forward. Don’t
look back at your past. Everyday get up and move towards a better you, and if
you mess-up, shake it off and continue to make progress.
Moving on doesn’t mean you forget about things. It just means you have accepted what happened and continue living. SayingImages.com
Stop focusing on what happened and start
focusing on what’s going to move you forward. Possibilityoftoday.com
