“You are God’s masterpiece. A one-of-a-kind creation [fashioned] to fulfill important plans no one else can do.” (Leah DiPascal)
Have you ever realized that God sees you as a
work He created with extraordinary skill? That makes you His masterpiece. Amie
Martin said: “Like a potter with his clay,
when you are hurting God is only working more beautiful details into you…His
masterpiece.” No
matter the condition your life may be in right now becoming a masterpiece takes
and starts with a plan. Below are 10 steps to move you into becoming God’s
masterpiece you knew is inside you, and is within your grasp:
Start your day with pray: Prayer is essential
for every person that has (or wants to have) faith. You will feel much better
when you start the day off with communication to God believing that your Father
in Heaven will answer you. It is your intimate connection with Him.
Write down your vision: Write down what you
want to change. Make it clear and precise so that even if you had to explain it
to someone else, they would be able to understand it too. Your vision can be
what you want your life to look like today, tomorrow, and in the future.
Make your vision plain: Consider how, when,
where, why, and what you will do to activate your vision. Consider your goals,
your expected time to achieve your lifestyle changes that will impact your
future. Look at ways you can carry on your expected outcome.
Consider obstacles: Think about
everything that may occur or become a challenge that may prevent your vision
from happening.
Overcome barriers: Limitations and
hindrances along the way may be seen, but you can always avoid them by planning
for them. Remember that you can overcome every obstacle. Forget about being
defeated.
Establish goals: Establish some
quality and specific goals with timelines that you are sure you can achieve.
Capture every fine detail about your goals.
Create a schedule: Schedule steps you
will take. It is good to make a schedule for one month out. After this, you can
begin to work around those timelines you have to keep and break the schedule
into smaller weekly and then daily steps. Now make sure you look for time to
work on those goals you want to achieve.
Measure your goals: Track the steps you
are taking toward your goals. Every time you complete a part of your goal,
smile and consider it as being a useful accomplishment toward achieving your
vision.
Keep on moving: You are alive and the
race of life is not over yet. You will reach your goals if you keep trying.
Keep your focus, and do not let distractions delay your onward direction. Don’t
abandon your vision for any period of time. Be determined to succeed.
Rest: Take a moment to consider what you’ve
accomplished. Keep doing all of the above steps until all your visions are reached,
or God tells you otherwise. Your persistence is important.
“I am God’s
masterpiece because Jesus is the Master of my peace.” (www.facebook.com/JesustheMasterofMySoul)[i]
[i] Adapted from:
· “10 Steps to Fulfill Your Destiny and
Purpose” by Donna Ghanney
· “Masterpiece” by Merriam-Webster
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| The masterpiece, "Starry Night," by Vincent Van Gogh |
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