A friend of mine is trying to get his
business to a new level. We’re calling it his ten thousand level. He is
realizing that he has to put systems in place before he can grow. The more
automated we are the more efficient and productive we become.
When an airplane takes off he has to
depend heavily on the flight control tower. The pilot and the plane may be
ready to climb but until the control tower gives them clearance they have to
cruise at the same altitude. It doesn’t matter how much experience he has, the
pilot must wait. Only when it is safe and friendly skies the ground control
clears the plane to climb to the next level. The traffic control people have
the bigger picture, they can see what’s safe and what’s not.
Life often works the same way. God is
the control Tower, or at least He wants to be. God can see what’s best for us.
He knows what job is best for you. He knows who is going to be your best life
partner. He knows how much money is safe for you to manage. He knows how much
stress, popularity and influence you can handle. The key to a blessed life is
to put your systems in place until you get clearance from God to go to your
next level.
Any time you want growth, you have to
make room for more. To make room for more, often you have to start with getting
rid of what’s been occupying the space before. Most of the times if you want to
do something new you have to get rid of the old.
If you want to go to your ten thousand
level you must have a ten thousand level mindset. You simply cannot peck with
the turkeys and expect to fly like an eagle. Our thought process will determine
the outcome of our lives. Henry Ford said, “Whether
you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.” Going to our
level requires getting rid of negative thinking, having low level character, being
greedy for quick gain, lack of service and lack of integrity.
If you want to go to a new level, you
have to use highly sensitive filters. The higher you climb to your success the
more people will talk behind your back, discredit you, and critics will come
out of the woodworks. You cannot trust everything you feel and certainly you
cannot respond to everything you hear. You have to be on alert not to let
anything negative stick to you. A Nepalese proverb says, “Let the elephant walk and the dog bark.” You decide if you want to
walk or if you want to bark! If you want a place of prominence and influence,
you have to have elephant skin. Don’t let your feelings eat your day. Let the
criticisms and discouragements slide off you like water off a duck’s back.
Another vital part of putting systems
in place is to stay inspired. This is one of the main purposes why I write
these blogs. My goal is to empower YOU to become all that God has called you to
be. Life has a way of draining us. Unless you’re on the offensive to stay
encouraged and challenged, you will lose focus. Today I challenge you to put
systems in place. God has already cleared the way for your new heights. But you
have to give up the low life. Let go of old habits that are holding you back. Put
on a new attitude. Be generous. Help someone in need. Surround yourself with
wise friends. Make your life about others. When you put these systems in place,
God will give you clearance to soar to your ten thousand level… twenty thousand
level… and ultimately to the maximum cruising altitude. Are you ready to go to your next level? I know
you are!
“Those who hope in the LORD will renew
their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow
weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:31 NIV).
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