FIRST STEPS

FIRST STEPS is an extract from the Ellen G White writings. When we talk about realizing dreams, it comes down to Habits. A person's development depends on his/her habits. One of the Dynamic things that contribute to habit and character building is the level of spirituality of a person and thus I have pleasure to share this.

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UPWARD

The first step in the path of obedience is to surrender to the will to God.

This may seem a difficult thing to do; for Satan will present every possible objection, and will manufacture difficulties, and magnify perplexities before the mind; but take the first step, and the next step on the ladder of progress will be easier. This ladder must be climbed round by round; but God is above the ladder, and His glory will illuminate every step of advancement.

“His  glory  will illuminate  every  step  of advancement.”

The path of faith and self-denial is an upward path; its way is heavenward, and as you advance, the misleading clouds of doubt and evil will be left behind. 

{BEcho, April 6, 1903 par. 1}

  Downward

When there has been a departure from the right path it is difficult to return.

Barriers have been broken down, safeguards have been removed. One step in the wrong direction prepares the way for another. The least deviation from right principles will lead to separation from God, and may end in destruction. What we do once we more readily do again; and to go forward in a certain path, be it right or wrong, is easier than to start.

“One step in the wrong direction prepares the way for another.”

To corrupt our ways before God requires no effort; but to engraft habits of righteousness and truth upon our characters takes time and patient endeavor. 

{BEcho, April 6, 1903 par. 2}

…Inspiration 4 Today…