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Patience and acceptance that things will come in their time are crucial elements in becoming a mature person. The willingness to lengthen the inputs and the outcomes will unlock unbelievable amounts of success. Building big things takes time.

It is also a hallmark of maturity. For example, a baby will cry and expect an immediate fix or attention. Compare this to a seasoned investor, like Warren Buffett, who understands that wealth is built over decades, not days. He only purchases stocks that he has no intention of ever selling. Instead of chasing short-term gains, he invests with a long-term perspective, allowing compounding to work its magic. He does not demand immediate results but trusts that disciplined effort and time will yield exponential rewards.

This principle applies beyond finance—elite athletes train for years before reaching peak performance, authors spend months or even years crafting a book, and farmers plant seeds when the harvest season is far away.

Commit to the long game and choose never to relent on a daily basis. There are no guarantees in life, but taking these steps will make it unreasonable to not succeed. Zoom out, keep at it, and trust the process.

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Abraham, the great patriarch of God’s chosen people, is one of the greatest examples of faith in the Old Testament. Sometimes, in the Old Testament, it is presented to us that works were the determining factor of righteousness or not. But if we look at God’s covenant, or promise, to Abraham (then Abram), we can see that he is made righteous by his faith.

In Genesis 15, God appeared to Abram in a vision, reassuring him, “Do not be afraid, I am your shield, your very great reward.” Abram, still childless, questioned how God’s promise could come true, but God assured him that he would have a son and as many descendants as the stars in the sky. Abram believed, and his faith was counted as righteousness. God then revealed that his descendants would face 400 years of oppression before inheriting the promised land.

One of the important takeaways of this story is the verse Genesis 15:6, which reads “Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness.” Why does this verse need to be highlighted?

• Abraham (Abram) had faith in God's promise, despite circumstances that seemed impossible, from his old age to Sarah’s barrenness.

• This belief wasn’t just intellectual acknowledgment; it was deep, trusting faith in God's character and word. Abraham oriented his entire mode of being towards God’s promise.

• This principle is foundational in Christian theology, showing that righteousness comes through faith, not deeds—a concept echoed in the New Testament (Romans 4:3, Galatians 3:6). The gospel message purports that righteousness and salvation come through faith in Jesus Christ, not by human effort (Ephesians 2:8-9).

Just as Abraham was counted righteous by his faith, so too are we made right with God through faith in Jesus. His life stands as an enduring testament that true righteousness is not earned but received by trusting in the One who is always faithful to His promises.

The Execution Plan

1. Accept that there is Uncertainty - Tell the truth of your ignorance and humanity. The need for certainty is a natural instinct, but clinging to it can keep you stagnant. Admit to not having all the answers, and let it deepen your humility rather than paralyze your actions.

2. Surrender Control - Faith often requires letting go of the need for immediate proof or control. Accept that you won’t have all the answers, but need to still choose to walk the path.

3. First Steps, Especially in Cluelessness - We see through a glass, darkly. It is impossible to plan out the exact path taken through life. Life is too long and interesting. Take the first step and the next step will be revealed to you.

4. Ensure Alignment Between your Actions and Beliefs - Faith without action is dead. If your actions contradict what you claim to believe, the sincerity of your beliefs will be questioned.

Faith isn’t about having all the answers but trusting enough to take the next step anyway. Embrace uncertainty, surrender control, and let your actions prove what you truly believe.

Weekly Ponder

Faith is often portrayed as unwavering trust, but what about the moments when it feels like a burden? Think about a time when faith demanded more of you than you were willing—or able—to give.

Did you hold on, let go, or reshape your understanding of what faith truly means?

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