The ONE Thing Most Likely Standing Between You And Where You Want To Be

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What's the one thing standing between you and progress?

I'm talking about progress in relationship with God, progress in life, progress in your career even.

What's stopping you from growing?

I think I know what it is. I think I know because it's the most common thing that keeps people from growing in anything. I'd be willing to bet quite a bit on it, actually. It's a pretty high probability that this is it.

I'll give you a few hints:

• It's the thing that makes you feel unworthy to be used by God.
• It's the thing that makes you quit your passion totally by yourself.
• It's the thing that causes you to give up on your hopes and dreams.
• It's the thing that keeps you held captive in a bad relationship or a bad situation.

Give up? Then let me tell you. This might just be the ONLY thing standing between you and what you want to be:

Truth.

A lack of knowing the truth, to be exact.

The lies we believe about ourselves, the world, and God... those lies are the things that rob us of living our most free lives. Our beliefs either free us, or keep us chained to the wall. And do you know what that means?

The thing standing between us and freedom is just... us!

We Suffer From a Lack of Truth.

Honestly, we COULD live differently, if we wanted... we just don't have the right information. If I was a betting man (and I am), I would bet that having the wrong information is the sole reason why:

1. You aren't getting closer to God....

2. You aren't living your life to your full potential....

3. You aren't taking that leap into following your dream....

Let Me Explain With Some Examples of Missing Truth:

Example #1: If you see God as a father who's always either mad at you or disappointed with you, you're going to live like you're constantly trying to avoid His wrath. "Is this good enough for you, today?" "Am I good today?" (I'm well acquainted with this one.)

The missing truth: This kind of belief basically causes us to volunteer to live a condemned life. But for Christians, there's no more condemnation. Believing that truth frees you to stop "playing catch-up" and actually start living your true story with real freedom.



Example #3: If you're a girl being treated like crap by a guy who doesn't appreciate you (or vice versa), you'll start to think, "Well, this is what I deserve. This is all I can get, because I'm just not very valuable." (i.e. you see yourself as someone of little value)

The missing truth: If you believe you're not valuable, you'll settle for a lifestyle of a not valuable person. But if you do that... you're missing out. Because God says, "You have ravished my heart, my sister, my bride -- you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes..." (Song of Solomon 4:9) He says we are "fearfully and wonderfully made" (Psalm 139:14). This truth gives you the freedom to step out into your true value.



Example #2: If you think God pretty much just doesn't care you exist, you're not going to be very free to live the story he carefully crafted for you. You're not going to be motivated to live a powerful story. (I'm well acquainted with this one, too. I lived this false narrative for almost 20 years.)

The missing truth: Your story is not the backup plan. You are not the alternate, just in case someone more important goes down in front of you. You have a valuable part in the unfolding of things, should you choose to accept it. And you have a Guide... One who wants to show you the road to your adventure. With this truth, will you choose to step into that story? Because you're free to.



Example #4: Think about the thing you wish you could do. Writing, guitar, basketball, whatever. The thing you love, but you just don't feel like you're very good. "I can't write very well. So I guess I should just give it up."

The missing truth: Your "talents" are like a garden. Whatever you plant and cultivate, that's what comes out during harvest time. If you've read The Talent Code, you'll know that talent isn't born, it's grown. You need to learn the skills and practice, then YOU can write well. Go read 5 books about writing, and I promise you'll be a better writer. Then write once a week for a few years... and I PROMISE you'll be a much better writer. That info sets you free to pursue your dreams.

So... What Do You Do About It?

If having the truth leads to everything you want, then there's only one thing TO do...

Go. Get. The. Right. Information.

Get the truth.

The truth sets you free. Free to chase your dreams, free to grow and flourish, free to explore and adventure without fear. It ALWAYS does. It breaks you out of the constraints you've been fooled into putting on yourself. 

We've got to learn how to get the information we need to succeed. In life, in careers, in relationship with God. Lies keep us from being who we are. If we had the information... we could be everything we long to be that we were meant to be.

If you don't feel free, chances are you're not believing the truth.

Where are you being held captive? What lies might be keeping you there? What truth might there be that will free you?



John 8:32 - "And then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

John 8:36 - "So, if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."