Are You Moving Forward in Life?

No matter what stage in the journey of life you’re in, one thing remains: you must keep moving forward in life. Life is a journey filled with twists, turns, setbacks, celebrations, obstacles, problems, triumphs, pain, risks . . . the list could go on. At the beginning of any obstacle, you are faced with a decision: fear or courage. Whichever you choose determines how long you stay at that “station” in life.

For example, let’s imagine you lose your job. That’s a huge obstacle to most people! You might wonder, What am I going to do? How will I make ends meet? How did this happen to me?! You are at the beginning, the genesis of your crisis. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, It’s not what you go through, but how you go through. The unexpected happens. That’s life. You can’t change it. You can’t hide from trouble. Trouble will find you! So, how are you going to respond? Will you move forward or backwards?

Your choice is crucial as to how long you will face whatever challenge you’re facing. Sometimes instead of moving forward in life, some people pout, have a pity party and collect their unemployment check with no plans on getting back on top. Others become angry, blame their boss, blame the economy, the world, whatever.

Then, there’s the Warrior. The warrior says, “You know, I didn’t ask for this, but there is a reason this happened to me. What can I learn from this?” Taking this posture isn’t always easy, but having that attitude sets you up for growth, blessing and influence.

Let’s face it; no one wants to hear your pity party! Now, before you accuse me of being harsh and uncompassionate, believe me, I’ve had my fair share of pity parties! During some of my parties, I was surrounded by people and other times I was all alone. Cry if you need to, but at the end of your cry fest, you need a plan. You must keep moving forward in life!

How to Keep Moving Forward in Life

Many people get stuck in life because they never master the art of moving forward. They get swallowed up by pain and tragedy that they forget that life is a journey. Get your feet out of the mud, dust those bad boys off, make a plan of action and keep it moving . . . forward!

 Keep Moving Forward by:

1. Making a decision not to be the victim.
2. Counting your blessings. Even on your worst day, you still have something to be thankful for.
3. Understanding all is not lost! Get a new perspective on how this setback might actually benefit you.
4. Coming up with a plan of action to get out of the rut.
5. Enacting your plan of action!

Then and only then will your test become a testimony.

I’ve got a new best friend, and her name is “KIM” (Keep It Moving)!” Don’t give up. Don’t quit! Because just around the bend of that obstacle is a celebration waiting for you to attend if you will just keep moving forward in life! And if you agree, say “Amen!”