The 2012 Summer Olympics opened this week in London, England, with the customary parade of athletes from all participating nations. For every one of these athletes, their participation marked the culminations of years and years of practice. For many this quest had begun when they were only youngsters and they had been required to invest thousands of hours of hard work and repetitive exercises in order to move up to the level of an Olympian.
No one becomes successful without the discipline of practice. The development of skills always involves practice. This is one of the reasons discovering your giftedness and talents is so critical. When people attempt to do somethings they were not meant to do, they almost never have the commitment and desire to practice. They also become discouraged because they experience little or no progress.
Practice is hard work. It requires an investment of time and energy. It is, by definition, repetitive and at times can be boring and sometimes even frustration. It is a slow process which requires that you keep your mind on the desired goal.
We continually need to be reminded - there are no shortcuts to biblical success. It is part of God's plan. Many times the practice is more important for our lives than reaching the goal.
"As the Holy Spirit leads and directs us and as we develop our skills through practice, we grow and produce fruit." Basics for Believers Vol. 2, pp. 38-139
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