Advancement

Advancement is something that everyone wants. All people want to achieve greater things, become better at something, advance in the world or in their work, or maybe just in their home life. This is true for Christians as well as anyone else. But here's a problem that a lot of them face. They think that if they pray to get a raise at work but don't really try to do anything while they're working, they expect it to happen. When it doesn't they think they aren't a good enough person, did something they weren't supposed to, or aren't where they're supposed to be because God didn't answer their prayer. That's just not the case. If you go and ask someone for something, they won't likely give it to you if you do nothing at all. The same applies to how far we go in the world and in the kingdom. Like it or not you can't just sit around and do nothing all day expecting to go somewhere with life. If you want to do something you have to put effort into it. If you want that raise at work you have to try for it. You should trust God to do what's best for you, but don't just sit around and wait for it to happen. People who get what they want without work are often times spoiled brats who cause more harm than they do good. Why would God want us to be like that? The fact is he doesn't.
    Advancement and success isn't something that's just handed to us on a silver platter. Rather it's put somewhere a little harder to get to, but not out of reach. So while you should strive to work hard and do well in whatever it is you're doing, you should also trust God to help you through it so you can follow the path he's set for you.

I hope you get something out of reading this, and that you have a good weekend. Until next week.
   ~SoR