Yesterday, late in the afternoon, I went power walking while listening to some of my favorite inspirational songs. I noticed that the slower songs slowed my pace and the more upbeat tunes, pushed me to go faster. So, I began skipping the slow melodies in my playlist and allowing only those tracks that got my juices flowing to play in my ears.
I had a goal in mind and I only wanted to hear things that pushed me to reach it. Well, before I realized it, I had walked a much longer distance than I intended to. And
I managed to do it without increasing the amount of time spent
exercising. I couldn't believe how much ground I actually covered
without feeling tired.
That music had me going.
When I had the right songs playing, they really got my adrenaline flowing. I'll surely be customizing my playlist for next time, which means, the songs that keep me dragging my feet, are getting nixed. Only what motivates me gets to stay.
Similarly, in life, we have to embrace the things and individuals that motivate us, and go ahead and release those that keep us hindered. Whether we realize it or not, whatever "tune is playing" in our ears, hearts, and minds, impacts how we think, feel, and respond... for better or worse.
What we listen to and surround ourselves with matters a lot!
That's why God allows some people and things to be removed from our lives. It's because they are not healthy or helpful and He wants us to release the hindrances.
And God doesn't want that for us.
He wants to see us whole and happy. He desires for us to be
"walking to the beat of a healthy tune," while pursuing our divine destiny in Him.
Thankfully, the Lord strategically intervenes in our lives and connects us with the individuals and circumstances that benefit and better us. He also allows folks and situations that act as hindrances, to be removed from our lives.
Remember this.
You have a great destiny ahead of you. Everyone and everything cannot be a part of that. So, God is carefully guiding and watching over your everyday affairs. When you don't even realize it, He's ordering your steps, implanting what is healthy, and uprooting what is negative.
Those things that have been holding you back are being released from you. And once they are detached, you'll soar. Then, you'll look back like I did during yesterday's walk and be amazed at the great progress you've made.
As always, thanks for reading and until next time... may you be empowered to prosper!
Dianna Hobbs
www.empoweringeverydaywomen.com
