Traction

Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, they are turned by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires                                                              James 3:4

I recently spoke with a client about homework that I had suggested for him to do. There were two or three things on the list, and he said that he would do all of them. I told him that his approach and willingness were commendable, but if he only did one of the new disciplines we had discussed, it would be great. In fact, I told him that if he only did one of the things we had discussed, and he would be regular in doing it, this would give traction to the others and make them easier to accomplish.

I take this to be a truth. When we find a little success in one small area, it can carry over to other areas which gives traction for further growth. Did you ever get stick in a ditch with your car? In trying to free the car, you often only need just a slight bit of dry, level area for the tire to bite, and when it does, you get the traction you need to pull the whole car out of the ditch.

So it is with new habits. If you just get a little bit of traction- a little success- you find that you get the momentum to “get out of the ditch”.

Prayer: Lord, we know that a little success can bring much joy and victory, Amen