Living Out Of The Rut

by Rex Tignor, Man Up Ministries

If your vehicle has ever been stuck in a rut, you know how frustrating it can be. You move a few feet forward then slip back again. All the while, mud, snow or both are flying all over the place. After a lot of  energy you end up where you started.

Sometimes, life is no different. We can get caught up in the same old pattern of living which ultimately robs us of all God has planned for our lives.

After years of frustration and despair, many throw in the towel and settle for something far less than God has planned for us. Some may give up on a career, a marriage -- even their faith in God.

God never intended for us to live in a rut. Rather, Jesus said in John 10:10, "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

If you're feeling stuck in a rut, there is hope. With God's help, all of us can discover a new pattern of living that can set us free from the ruts that confine our potential and rob us of joy.

Principle: Don't let what you can't do interfere with what you can.

Here are some questions that can help you live out of the rut.

• Are you living out God's potential in your life?
• What are the obstacles in your life keeping you from experiencing your potential?
• What must you give up or add in your life to experience all God has intended for you?
• What is your next step?

Don't hold back! Don't quit! Go for it!