The beauty of it all is that we can all make a difference in the world. While we all have the capacity for greatness, many times, we do not rise to the occasion.  

It is so much easier to just sit back and "go with the flow," instead of standing up for something, having a real impact or making that significant change in our lives that we all would love to make.

The power to make any significant and lasting change in our lives is a result of the decisions we make and the corresponding actions we take.  What we all need is a spark to initiate the decisions and create an environment in life where those lasting changes can take place.

Without a doubt, one of my favorite allegories in the world concerns David – the biblical king of Israel.  If anyone has spent any time in Sunday school, or even read a little, you have probably heard about his exploits on the battlefield against the giant, Goliath.  Many people know something about his proficient handling of a sling shot and three smooth stones. But, the reason I love the story is because of – as old time radio host Paul Harvey would say – the, “rest” of the story.  Whether you consider yourself “religious” or not, there are similarities in the way David was prepared for and subsequently handled this seemingly insurmountable challenge, and what you can decide to tackle in your own life.

By listening to and obeying God during critical, preparatory moments, David submitted himself to the process that ultimately prepared him for a major test in his life.  A close reading of the story reveals that by the time David faced his nine-foot giant, he had already enjoyed a modicum of success. Did you know that by the time David stood in front of Goliath, he was already two and “O” in the insurmountable obstacle category? If you read closely in I Samuel 17: 45-48, when it came time for the down and dirty, instead of standing there in front of Goliath scared and unsure, David actually ran toward Goliath with confidence, having set in his mind that he was going to be victorious.  When he faced this seemingly insurmountable obstacle, he ran toward the fight.

Though that thing you want to tackle may not be nine feet tall, literally, it may seem even larger in the big scheme of things.  You may have convinced yourself that there is too much in your past to overcome.  Maybe you are convinced you are simply a product of what you have been through.  ABSOLUTELY NOT!  You can learn all about yourself, without allowing yourself to be stopped by yourself.  You can learn that every person – everyone, has things they have to overcome in their lives.  Or, as I put it from time to time…”Everybody has issues…now what?”  While the circumstances may differ slightly, the fact remains – you and your situation are not unlike what the estimated more than 6.5 billion of people on earth face each day.

So what’s the challenge then?  Be like David – never miss a destiny step in your life, no matter how small it seems at the time you are beginning or in the middle of it.  Have faith that those things you see, do not at all have to determine how those things will end up.  Exercise your faith and believe in the power of leveraged momentum to help move you toward who you want to – and were created to be.