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Michael A. Verdicchio
Some call them dreamers. I call them possibility-thinkers. They are problem solving, solution oriented people, who refuse to settle for the way things are. They seem to have endless possibilities. All through history men and women have dared to dream, dared to think outside of the box. These determined people believed that there was another way, a better way, or in some cases, a brand new way. Of course people laughed at Columbus when they heard of his vision to sail west to reach the east. To most people it sounded ridiculous, and besides, the world was flat. But he was determined. What about human beings flying? "Not possible," everyone argued, "besides, we don't have wings." But just enough solution oriented people continued to pursue the idea. I am still quite amazed every time I get on an airplane. As big and heavy as it is, it can still get off the ground, climb to 35,000 feet, and cruise at around 600 miles an hour. Years ago someone had a dream, a vision, and focused on looking for solutions. And today, we just go online and book a flight. Speaking of gong online, look at how fast technology is changing. I remember several years ago showing my niece a 45 rpm record, and she asked me how many songs were on it. I told her, "One on this side and one on the other side." It is remarkable to think that when I was growing up we had 3 channels to choose from on the TV. We had an AM radio, a record player to play our 45's, and a rotary telephone. Things have really changed. In fact, there seems no end to the telecommunication and technology explosion. Today major league baseball parks are introducing apps for smart phones that will show replays and give stats. Airlines are beginning to offer wireless service for passengers so that they can access the internet on their flight. I get to see my new grand baby every day, in real time, with HD quality, because my daughter and I both have a video phone. So, am I trying to encourage you to go out and invent something? No, but if you want to, please pursue it with all your being. My real point is why can't we take this same attitude of problem solving and incorporate it into our daily lives? Why don't we look at the obstacles we face with solution-oriented determination? Why don't we refuse to settle? Why don't more people look for how to solve the obstacles that they are faced with, instead of settling, or worse, hoping the government will take care of them? When you read the Bible, it's clear that God is highly in favor of coming up with solutions that many times were never even imagined. If we really believe that we are God's children and that He is our Father, why not look to Him for solutions and possibilities? One key in shifting to that kind of thinking is to stop asking, "why?" and start asking, "how?" Too often people wonder why they are faced with the situation they are in, or why something is happening to them. Those are the wrong questions to ask because they lead to self pity. And self pity only produces discouragement and apathy. Ask God how to overcome the situations you are faced with. Then keep looking for solutions. What may look impossible to you is never impossible for God. God promised us to give us the desires of our heart. He also promised to light our path. When one is discouraged and sitting by the road, there is no path to illuminate. So, look up, get up, and start moving forward. You don't have wings, but you can still fly. What else can you dare to do? With God, you have endless possibilities.
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