{"id":729,"date":"2017-02-27T04:54:49","date_gmt":"2017-02-27T04:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/yourmorningcupofinspiration\/?p=729"},"modified":"2017-02-27T04:54:49","modified_gmt":"2017-02-27T04:54:49","slug":"preparing-for-promotion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/yourmorningcupofinspiration\/2017\/02\/preparing-for-promotion.html","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for Promotion"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"lady<\/a><\/p>\n

No one likes to wait for success. We all want to achieve our dreams as soon as possible \u2013 the quicker the better.\u00a0 But in spite of our hard work and good attitude, God does not always promote us immediately.\u00a0 And that can be frustrating and discouraging.<\/p>\n

However, when we begin to pursue any big goal, we need to remember that there is a preparation period involved.\u00a0 When we start out, we aren\u2019t ready to handle the responsibilities that will come along with that goal.\u00a0 We need time to prepare.<\/p>\n

Think of it this way. Let\u2019s say you meet a four-year-old who you know is destined to be a world leader.\u00a0 Should that child lead a country today?\u00a0 After all, if he or she is destined to do so, then why wait?\u00a0 \u201cWell,\u201d you would tell me, \u201cThat would be silly.\u00a0 Four-year-olds can\u2019t be heads of government.\u00a0 They have to mature and grow up.\u201d\u00a0 In the same way, we are not ready today for the big achievement that lies ahead of us.\u00a0 We need a period of preparation to develop the skills and emotional maturity to successfully handle that achievement.<\/p>\n

A number of years ago, I worked for a non-profit organization that helped women who were in crisis or who were victims of domestic violence. I worked at this job when I was in my late 30s and early 40s.\u00a0 At that point, I had some life experience under my belt, so I was prepared for the demands of the job.\u00a0 I already was married and had a daughter.\u00a0 I understood the challenges of life, and I had a level of maturity and compassion that I would not have possessed in my 20s.\u00a0 I was ready<\/em> for the responsibilities of the position.<\/p>\n

Life is full of preparation periods. We prepare for work by going to school.\u00a0 We prepare for parenthood by going through a pregnancy.\u00a0 The preparation period is an integral part of any endeavor.\u00a0 As a result, the key to success is spending our time thoughtfully during our period of preparation.<\/p>\n

That means that we need to embrace the whole process that leads to success. We can\u2019t allow ourselves to be discouraged simply because we aren\u2019t achieving our goals as quickly as we would like.\u00a0 Instead, we need to be confident that our goals will come to pass.\u00a0 Then we need to use our preparation time to prepare for the challenges that inevitably will accompany success.<\/p>\n

Think of a woman who is pregnant. What if during her pregnancy, she got aggravated because the baby wasn\u2019t born during the first or second month?\u00a0 What if she got depressed because the baby wasn\u2019t coming quickly enough, so she didn\u2019t prepare for the baby by buying clothes or a cradle?\u00a0 Well, you would say that she was being silly.\u00a0 You would tell her that babies take time to grow and develop before they are ready to be born.\u00a0 You would assure her that the baby will come.\u00a0 And you would encourage her to prepare for the baby in the meantime.<\/p>\n

It is the same with our goals and dreams. We have to be confident that we will achieve our goals.\u00a0 And we have to strategically use our waiting time to prepare for when we ultimately succeed.<\/p>\n

Are you in a preparation period? If so, don\u2019t lose hope.\u00a0 Know that if you keep working hard and stay in faith, you will realize your goals.\u00a0 In the meantime, make the most of this time and prepare, prepare, prepare.<\/em><\/p>\n

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