June 26, 2007

The 4 stages in the "Pursuit of a Cause"

Hi everyone ,in my previous blog I wrote about how the fulfillment of our dream/cause depends a lot on how we navigate through the setbacks of life ,or perhaps a better description , "The school of hard knocks"

The message went of the hook and blessed many people
In prepping for my my message I came across this article ,which using my own life as a point of reference I have found very true


The pursuit of a cause/dream tracks its way through four developmental stages.

Stage One – “Dream” This is the place of euphoria and idealism, the beginning of any project or the commencement of any endeavour. It is when ‘best-case-scenarios’ abound and enthusiasm is virtually tangible.

Stage Two – “Disappointment ”. Disillusion sets in, reality hits; things fail to appear as sweet and simple as at the beginning. This is the place where struggles begin, obstacles impede and setbacks delay.

Stage Three – “Discovery ” Reality is re-defined; endurance and persistence ensure that vital lessons are learnt. The true size, nature and demands of the task are now uncovered.

Stage Four – "Decision"With eyes now fully open, a fresh determination is found and a new, deeper, more real commitment is made to proceed whatever the cost.


Comments please ...
Next blog will be how do we take hold of a cause to give our life to ,or perhaps better put how does the cause take hold of us ...
Blessings
Jeremy

2 comments:

Clive Smit said...

Great thoughts in the article.

I believe that most people don't make it past stage 2!
We get all amped up, blow hot air and then whimper away when reality strikes!

How can we train ourselves and others to be the sort of hardy believers who will trudge on no matter what 'facts' face us, no matter what 'border bully' (as Pastor Nick puts it) stares us down?

Jeremy Sargent said...

Good question,it almost I believe have to go hand in hand with any talk of vision/having a dream /a poi-purse (as some people say!!)
people need to understand in the pursit of a cause ,hardship-set back is reality-this helps bring perspective when you understand this is the norm and not the excemption

Joeseph in the bible understood this -and look what he did-in short in reached up (god)and reached across (others)

reaching up ensures we keep an etennal connection ,reaching across ensures we keep our eyes of ourselves

Is it that really easy -i believe it is ,thier is no 12 step formula,or 8 keys to success -its just trust in Gods eternal truth