There is a phrase in French which, in English, translates as: “Taking a step backwards in order to leap farther forward”. This phrase is often used to say that sometimes it is necessary to pull away from one’s usual activities, look in hindsight at things already done and then gather the necessary information which will put you in a position to take a much better and giant leap forward.
The good thing about taking a step “backwards” is that it gives you a moment to pause, look at things from a different angle and take stock of your life. For you to reach your destination, you need to know where you’re currently located. Many times we work hard – which is a good thing – and we make every effort to find solutions to the issues we face but if we’re not too careful, we can get caught up in a fast-paced lifestyle and lose focus on even some of the most important things.
“His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue.” (2 Peter 1:3)
God made sure to give us ALL that we require for life. It could be a unique talent, a resource etc. But, often we’re too preoccupied to identify these things and life ends up being a complicated journey. It doesn’t have to be that way! You have been given everything you need for your success in life and, as the scripture above says, it is through the knowledge of God that we get to discover what He has placed in us.
Taking time to reflect is good in so many ways. How this looks may be different from one person to the next, but whichever way you chose to do it, let God’s divine power make known to you what He has already given you for your success in life.