BBD 03.29.16 Building Momentum (New)
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Since June 8th 1998, this
is the 1705th
Burning Bush Devotional
29 March 2016
Building Momentum
And whatever you do, do it
heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. – Colossians 3:23 NKJV.
But be doers of the word, and not
hearers only, deceiving yourselves. – James 1:22 NKJV.
It has been said that if
you want something done, ask a busy person to do it, because they know how to
get things done. There is a recent study which lends credence to this. The
study shows that if a person is busy this tends to create momentum leading to
more things being accomplished.
The reverse of building the
momentum of accomplishment would be of doing less and less until nothing is
accomplished. Procrastinators and those experiencing depression know what it is
like to arrive at a standstill. How do you ever start moving when you are at a
dead stop? How do you rise up out of the pit of depression when it feels like
you have nothing to live for?
Having done my share of
procrastination and at one point in my life experiencing depression I know it
is hard to start moving again once the momentum has ceased. The way out of the
procrastination and the depression is action. The way out of that life stoppage
is by doing. This is where we as believers must have the attitude of our doing
being unto the Lord. “Whatever
you do” Paul says “do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.”
The Message gives this translation of Colossians 3:23, but really
it is more of a commentary: “Servants, do what you’re told by your earthly masters. And don’t
just do the minimum that will get you by. Do your best. Work from the heart for
your real Master, for God, confident that you’ll get paid in full when you come
into your inheritance. Keep in mind always that the ultimate Master you’re
serving is Christ.”
Once you
take that first step of action, the next step is easier, and the one after that
is even easier as every step builds momentum. In addition, you will generally
find that change in feelings follow action. Each step you take as the Lord leads
you will improve your attitude and will empower you. If you have come to a
standstill in life, bow before the Lord asking for His help, and then rise up
to take that first step of action in His power that will change your life.
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