Living My Potential

John 10:10 The theif does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it [life] more abundantly.

One of my greatest desires and prayers is: "God, help me live my life fulfilling my potential, living my destiny." Satan doesn't want me to live my life to the fullest, because if I did; it would give evidence to the fact that there is a God, and that there is a purpose for life bigger than myself. So he (satan), will do anything and everything to keep you from an abundant life.

Let's classify these stumbling blocks as problems; financial difficulties, marriage issues, addictions, stressful situations, opposition to a process, etc. These problems will want to lead us to discouragement, fear, isolation, hopelessness, etc. We can run from these problems or try to navigate our lives down the road of least resistance. It's easier, less complicated and far more comforting to take this position, but our full potential in life is lived out as we face these problems. God is able to take the intended stumbling blocks and use them as stepping stones to grow and enable us to reach our potential.

Consider these thoughts:
1. Problems are everywhere and everybody has some.  It's easy to find problems... most people just complain or tolerate them, and few give themselves to try to solve them.

2. Our perspective of the problem, not the problem itself, usually determines our success or failure. There were two men who sold shoes for different companies who were being sent to the same remote island. The first man got off the plane and called his company and said; "there is a problem, nobody here even where shoes, I'm coming home." The second man got off the plane and phoned his company and said; "Triple the order, everybody here needs shoes!"

3. The size of the person is more important than the size of the problem. A person will rise to the challenge or run from it based upon the heart within them. Big people overcome big obstacles.

4. Problems can actually advance us forward. Whether it's a personal problem, a business issue or a challenge that society faces; when we give ourselves to overcome the problems it can add value to us and others.

What problems have caused you to shrink back? What seems to be a problem that limits you can actually be the catalyst that launches you to another level of life!