As a child, everyone has moments where one day dreams of an ideal career, goal or vision of a bright future. Something about the energy of youth, inspires one to climb the ladder of success, striving to be the best you can be. Unfortunately, somewhere between adolescence and adulthood, a Debbie downer, glass half empty person or realist brings you back to earth by reminding you of all the obstacles standing in your way. It is here, where imagination becomes imprisoned, held captive by fear.
On the corner of Average and Great, at the crossroads in life, choices dictate the path you follow. Will failure lead you to turn around toward the Lane of Shame? Does money inhabit your chances to reach for the stars? Or do you suffer from paralysis by analysis, standing on the curb, still trying to decide? My imagination has designed 2 dozen golf courses, composed nearly 20 songs, several games, a complete movie script and a novel in the works. However, currently, my imagination is in captivity, with a few disks, documents and notebooks full of potential, yet void of success.
At these moments in life, one must call on the wisdom of Solomon, 1 Kings 3:4-9. If I am to rescued from these chains, I need God to send me wise men or women to show me how to display the potential I possess. When patience is tested like Abraham, waiting 18 years for God to give his wife a child, the true heart of man is exposed. If Thomas Edison can attempt 9,999 ways how not to make a light bulb, I guess I can endure a few more days, weeks, months or years in captivity. May God grant me a spirit of perseverance so that one glimmer of hope will lead to a spiritual light within me for the world to see. In my mind, I can see freedom, faith and a finished product. Until then, “this little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine!”
by Jay Mankus
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