There is a graduation in the spirit realm 4 of 5.

Psalm 16:7-11
 "I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.  I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.  Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure,  because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay.  You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand."​

The tassel is worth the hassle. I have been a graduate, and I have spoken with a lot of graduates, and this I know, continuing education is not easy at any point in ones life; but especially as an adult with so many responsibilities. We may have a desire to learn more, but that is not enough. We must learn to prioritize. I am finding it hard to put yourself first. It is very hard for me to put myself first. I admit I struggle finding the time and concentration, to do what I truly want to do. So, how do I manage to write, study, pray, read and do all the other things as a wife, mother, grandmother, and pastor? I use my calendar, a lot, and I make a "To do" list. Whatever, I want to be sure gets done, I put at the top of the list. The problem I had with this was, I didn't feel it was urgent. So, in the beginning I would do everything on this list, except number one. Then, I would feel depressed. I would experience feelings of unworthiness, anger, self-doubt, and yes--even have a pity party. I'd say things like, "I never get to do for me. I never get to do what I want to do." Then, it hit me. If I don't make my wants, urgent to me, they won't be important to anyone. Why? They don't realize how many people need help. No one knows the impact the book will have, because the book (books) aren't finished yet, or for you whatever the number one thing is on your list. Think of what isn't happening because you aren't doing the number one thing on your list. God will hold us responsible for the giftings He has placed on the inside of us. Come on. No one wants to go to the grave with a song unsung, a book not read, of a baby not birthed. Get some help from others and finish what you've begun.

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ACTION STEP:  ​We all begin a new thing as a novice. There are many things we don't know. It is in the process that we begin to learn enough that when we are through a thing, we can show others the way.

Find your people. Find the five people that are supposed to be the closest to you, and ask them questions. Help them, keep you accountable. Learn the ropes from someone who has already climbed them, fallen off them, and got back up and reached the summit.

I believe in you and you need to believe in yourself.