I can’t believe we are already into the 3rd month of 2017!
It seems the older I get the faster the days, months and years go by.
At the beginning of a new month I like to look back at the previous month to see the progress, or lack of progress, there was towards reaching my goals.
This helps me to go into the new month with a game plan, either continuing to move forward as I am or making some course corrections because something wasn’t working.
It’s a valuable tool for me and something that helps to keep me focused on what I want to achieve.

If you were to do this assessment of your first 2 months of 2017, what would it look like?
Would you look back and say, “Yes, I’m making progress towards the goals I’ve set for myself and I’m excited for what March holds for me.”
Or would you look back and say, “No, I’m not making progress towards the goals I’ve set for myself and I’m ready to call it quits.”
Unfortunately, far too many people are saying that second quote and giving up on their goals and dreams because of obstacles and defeats they’ve faced.
Can I tell you that the obstacles and defeat will always come during your journey, but they only stop you if you give up.

This is why it’s so important to have someone, or a group, with you as you walk your path in life.
When you are walking it alone, it is easier for you to let the obstacles and defeat cause you to give up.
There is no one else there holding you accountable, giving you encouragement and lifting you up during those tough times.
Trying to do it alone, many times because of our pride, leads to people giving up on their dreams more than anything else.

If you are feeling defeated 2 months into 2017, then I ask you to please find someone you trust that can walk with you.
The beauty of it all is you have 10 more months in 2017 to achieve the goals you’ve set for yourself.
It’s never too late to start walking that path God has laid out for your life.
You are never too defeated or too broken to change the direction of your life.
The answer may lie in bringing someone along with you on the journey!

Truth In Love! ~ Chuck