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January 3

Go Ahead, Take a Chance!

Send your bread out on the water because, in the course of time, you may find it again.

—Ecclesiastes 11:1

It's not easy to figure out when to take a risk or when to start something new. Even making an effort can seem overwhelming, and yet, something nags at you, insisting that it's time, that today is a new day and even if you didn't make it work before, you can now. Think of the Nike slogan that implores you to "just do it!"

Procrastination may make sense in terms of giving your new ideas thoughtful consideration. Weighing the odds is a worthwhile use of your time. Getting uncomfortable, though, is a challenge, but the writer of Ecclesiastes doesn't really care. He says get it done. With a little due diligence, in the course of time, you may reap a reward, and you may win the day.

If you don't cast your bread on the waters, you know that nothing can return to you. If you simply cast the bread and walk away, you won't be expectant. You won't recognize the opportunity or be ready for the win. So go ahead. Take a chance on becoming all that God meant you to become and show him and the rest of the world what you've got. It will renew your spirit and you'll be in a refreshing stream of opportunity.

In the Flow

Lord, I let things pass me by over and over again. This year, help me take a chance and step up to the plate to get things done. Amen.