[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Get a 3-D model

Read: Philippians 3:12-16

Meditation verse:

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if  we do not lose heart” (Galatians 6:9).

Before commencing a building project, a building plan as well as a 3-D model of  the building is created. The 3-D architectural model is a three-dimensional  representation of what the building will look like when completed. Once  construction starts, the builder keeps the building plan and the 3-D design,  referring to it every now and then to ensure that the plan is being followed.  

Everything we do in life is and should be handled as a project. Starting a  business, committing to a marriage, writing a book, and building a house are all  important projects we get into at some point in our lives. We often hear that  ‘beginning a project is the easiest part, whilst committing to and completing it  are the hardest parts. And we see evidence of uncompleted projects all around  us; abandoned buildings, half written books, broken marriages, failed businesses  and what have you. One reason for this, amongst others is the absence of a plan  or 3-D architectural model.  

If you do not know where you are going, how would you get there? Worse still,  if you do not know where you are going, you are bound to end up someplace  that you do not like. Learn to always keep the end in view. Paul the apostle had  this mindset when he said “Not that I have already attained, or am already  perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has  also laid hold of me. Forgetting that which is behind, reaching out for what is  ahead, I press towards the prize of His high calling in Christ Jesus” (Philippians  3:12-14). Paul had a visual image of perfection that he sought to attain.  

Do you have a 3-d model for your marriage? do you have a visual image of what  you want that business, ministry, marriage, or whatever endeavour you are  currently involved in? Do you even have a plan for your future? It Is not just failing to plan that is bad, but failing to plan and staying committed to the plan  is planning to fail.

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

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