I typically rise with the sun. I know that sounds kind of hippie-ish but it's one of my greatest priorities of being my own boss. Letting my body rest until its ready to rise has served it well over the last decade. So usually when the sun rises, my body stirs and treatments start. However, this morning, I awoke long before the sunrise.... not because of an annoying alarm, but because of an unaddressed dissension within me. It was in the stillness of the dark morning that clarity consumed me.
Many people can't explain Drive, ambition, or achievement. For those not in the 'arena' (see Theodore Roosevelt quote), these things can never be seen or felt quite the same as those who choose to be. However, for me, I believe our achievement mark is measured by our usage of our personal God-given talents and abilities. It's why a gold medal runner continues to want to beat his best time even if he is already in first place. We aim for progress not perfection and I believe most of us have this desire to be totally used up by God for His calling on our life.
So the unaddressed dissension... While we had an incredible month of business in October (so proud of Our Million Dollar team in the making ranking in the tip of the top), I know for me personally, I didn't leave it all on the court (That's me trying to throw in A sports analogy -- 'leave it all on the field tonight, boys'')! And I believe with all my heart that no matter the great success of a person-- the number of medals, awards, plaques, diamonds, trips, years of 6 figure income---when they are not living to their fullest potential, when they are not exhausting every God-given gift to serve others, that high achievers will feel a dissension within.
So in the wee hours of dark thirty, I vowed to my Maker that this month I will be a vehicle for His story and His glory. 20 days of dedication, commitment, and focus using the gifts He has already given me to serve others in all the ways He has led me to do. Sprinkle in 10 full days of rest and play and I'll be falling into bed on Nov 30 totally used up and leaving everything on the field. Will you join me? What if you used up all He gave you and intended for you to use? What if you played full out? Who all would benefit from that-- directly and indirectly inspired by your courage and conviction?
