A Belief

“Belief is not just an idea that you possess; it is an idea that possesses you. A belief holds great power, because it changes an individual’s expectations.”
-John C. Maxwell

When you see a vision, you don’t necessarily see bumps in the road as another obstacle to overcome, but you see overcoming that obstacle as a closer step to achieving your vision. Think of it this way, a paved street was only created after the dirt road is no longer sufficient for the need of that community. Someone had a vision after identifying the need and decided to act upon that need. But achieving that smooth paved road came about after necessary preparation and labor. After the blue prints were drawn, the materials gathered and the workers hired, work could begin. Sometimes rain would create intolerable working conditions, and others the son would allow for smooth sailing, but each day, each new problem was one step closer to achieving the end product. That smooth paved road was created because you believed and expected it to happen. The time and work required to achieve the goal was not merely mandated labor, but an investment in the vision. A belief requires investment or else it’s just a thought. A belief requires high expectations so that when you hit a dead end your high expectations require you to find another way to the other side. Or else you will not achieve what you believe to receive. As John C. Maxwell stated, it is an idea that possesses you.