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What vs When

Just an idea came to my mind, people tend to lose hope cause they add the "when" parameter to the "what" they want to achieve or see;

* They worry about the "when" more than the "what".
* When they can't see the "when" they lose vision of the "what".
* They think the "what" is impossible when the "when" is not given.

If we think of anything we have achieved, or anything happened around the world, we will find out that no one ever knew when exactly he will be able to achieve his goal or get his change done. When Edison was trying to invent the bulb, he didn't know when exactly he will see it working in front of his eyes. When you applied for university, you didn't have knowledge when you would graduate, yes, you knew it should take 4 years or so, but, were you so sure this is the time it would take to graduate? You could get sick and miss some exams, and lose a year. You could face trouble with some of the subjects and lose years. You only hoped it will take you the 4 years. And if it didn't, you knew that someday you will make it, cause that's the way it goes!

When God created us, he gave everyone a mission. Everyone has the control to choose his mission, everyone has the control to choose "what" to do (disregarding if that meets God expectations, we can discuss that later). But, God kept to Himself the "when". When He sees you have done what is enough to get your "what", His "when" applies! So, a way or another the "when" is in your control, you have to do everything that is possible and impossible (as you believe at that time) to achieve "what" you chose to do. Do it all, get it all. It is that simple! The thing is that you don't actually KNOW "when" it will happen. It has been covered by God. And I believe God chose to cover it to test our faith in Him. At the moment you get tired, and believe it is impossible to do your "what" you won't really do it, cause God expected more of you. He expected action. He expected faith. If you think it is impossible, it is because of you!

Make up your mind, and leave the 'when" parameter to God. Enjoy your journey, and never stop.

Have a good day :)


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