Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26
How many of you have basements? I’m not talking the kind that’s finished, I’m talking the cement walls, concrete floor, low ceiling kind! That’s the kind we had as I was growing up. One of the first things I learned to do down there was drive. Yep, you heard me right! I was the most skilled tricycle driver out there. I could back up with the best of them! I learned to be creative down there. No need to pay for entertainment when my imagination could allow me to travel anywhere.
The next thing I learned how to do was roller skate. I started by shuffling along, but before I knew it, I was flying from one end of the house to the other. The old boombox blared music as I zipped, danced, and skated back and forth. I didn’t need to pay for lessons when I could simply get downstairs and practice.
I spent many hours practicing baton down there too. Remember how I told you the ceiling was low? It’s amazing how that can be an advantage in learning control. If it did get away from me, someone was yelling down the register wanting to know what was going on! I could spend every night down there in the winter and not worry about trying to get to a gym.
It was once said that no matter how slow you go you are still lapping everyone on the couch. How true! Simply get up, get moving, and stop letting excuses keep you from beginning a dream. Mary Manin Morrissey said, “Don’t wait for something big to occur. Start where you are, with what you have, and that will always lead you into something greater.”
I was determined to learn how to drive. I might’ve been a wee bit young, but I sure could start preparing. Let me tell you, I reached my dream! Ok, you’re saying that most people do reach that one, but I say that I didn’t even realize I was learning to set long-term goals back then. It’s a confidence booster to know I can set goals and see success.
I wanted to be having fun when I got to the skating rink, so I took initiative and learned at home. By the time I went, I could keep up with everyone else, plus skate backwards!
I wanted to be my best when twirling, so I didn’t just think about it. I was constantly practicing which led me to top scores during tryouts.
I want you to realize your dreams and goals, then go for it! Get creative and don’t think of all the reasons why you can’t accomplish them, just do something, anything, to get started. Work with what you do have.
I challenge you to get a dream today and take a step toward it. Don’t look at how impossible it seems, don’t let anyone tell you that you’re too young, too old, too poor, or not smart enough. If God placed it in your heart, get started because all things are possible with Him. I know you can do it!
