Deter

Do not be deterred. Do not be distracted. Do not lose focus. Distraction is a tactic of the enemy. The distractions may seem small at first. You might cancel an appointment or reschedule a meeting. You might oversleep. You might get stuck in traffic. Don’t be fooled. Keep moving forward one step at a time. There will always be a lot more reasons to give up than to press forward. Focus on the one thing. Streamline. Have tunnel vision. Recognize the trick to deter you.

Catapult

God has a way of getting you exactly where he wants you to be. We see delay as denial. God sees it as providence. There are no short cuts. God’s plan is perfect. He knew about every setback. He knew about all the devastating things that take us by surprise. He knew about the divorce and the diagnosis. He knew about that death and that accident. Don’t get stuck in development and preparation. It was all to prepare you for your divine purpose. He plans to use it not only for your good, but to catapult you into your destiny.