This is a ‘new’ season for me. It’s a time when I am FIERCELY taking on some issues in my life- mostly related to my health.
For the last 12 years, I’ve slept more than I’ve done anything. There have been so many days spent trying just to get the most important thing done. I’ve talked about getting serious about my weight, and my blood sugar.
For the last 5 years or so, I’ve been choosing one BIG thing to focus on. One year it was a new coaching program for Green Hope Coaching. Another year it was following up on a coaching credential and certification. Of course one- or two years I spent writing and publishing the book, Lovely Traces of Hope.
This year I knew that I had to make ME the focus. I chose to be intentional about me. I made an appointment with a Dr. that specialized with endocrine issues. I committed to a 21 Day Detox. I cleaned out my fridge and goody shelf and started to create a new menu for the week.
But this morning I woke up feeling like this was going to be too hard. I have already made a lot of changes to my diet. I’m not too good at exercise because I’ve just been too tired.
I hear clients make excuses all the time. “It’s just too hard.” “I’m not sure it’s worth it.” “Why is it so easy for everyone else?” Oh yes, they do say that.As a life coach, I always ask them to clarify how important their goal is.
On a scale of 1-10 (10 being super important), what value would give to having this goal accomplished? What will it feel like to have it done?
So I asked myself those questions.
I would give my health a 10. I have life I want to live- and enjoy! I have memories I want to make with Rennie and my family. I need strength and stamina for when I have grandchildren. (no, I’m not announcing anything. Just preparing.)
I wrote these things in my journal and shot off a prayer to the Lord, “Your going to have to help me Lord. I know how important this is, but sometimes I forget or feel like I can do it ‘tomorrow’!
Just then, my mind tuned in to the song by Mandisa that had just come on my Pandora station. Listen to the words God gave me in answer to my prayer.
“Waiting For Tomorrow”
Maybe tomorrow I’ll start over
Maybe tomorrow I will finally change my ways
Said the same thing yesterday
Don’t know why I’m so afraid
To let you in
To let you win
To let you have all of me
I can’t live my whole life wastin’
All the grace that I know you’ve given
‘Cause you’ve made me for so much more than
Sittin’ on the side lines
I don’t wanna look back and wonder
If good enough could’ve been better
Every day’s a day that’s borrowed
So, why am I waiting for tomorrow?
Why am I waiting for tomorrow?
Maybe today I’ll start believing, yeah,
That your mercy really is
As real as you say it is
It doesn’t matter who I used to be
It only matters that I’ve been set free
You rescued me, you’re changing me
Jesus, take everything
Every day’s a day that’s borrowed
So, why am I waiting for tomorrow?
Oh, I’m making this my moment now
To grab the hand that’s reaching down to save me,
Oh, You save me
And I’m making this my moment now
To grab the hand that’s reaching down to save me
Oh, You save me
I can’t live my whole life wastin’
All the grace that I know you’ve given
‘Cause you’ve made me for so much more than
Sittin’ on the side lines
I don’t wanna look back and wonder
If good enough could’ve been better
Songwriters Benjamin Glover;Jeffrey Thomas Pardo
Published by IMPLE TENSE SONGS;ARIOSE MUSIC GROUP, INC.;9 T ONE SONGS
Read more: Mandisa – Waiting For Tomorrow Lyrics | MetroLyrics
So do you have a goal that’s a 10? How are you doing with it?
Are you waiting for tomorrow?
Not me! Detox started this morning. Therapy started last week. New menus and exercise plan is in action.
Let’s do this together.
Leave a note below letting me know what you goal is.
Here’s to us!
Embracing LIFE FIERCELY!