"If you want God to do the super, you’ve got to do the natural."

A thought by Mark Batterson from his book, Win the Day (p. 69). The Crown Publishers Group. Kindle Edition.  (Click on the book title to go to Amazon to buy the book.)

Ok, that sounds interesting.

Mark says, "The bottom line? You can’t just pray like it depends on God. You also have to work like it depends on you. If you want God to do the super, you’ve got to do the natural. And you have to start first thing in the morning."

He goes on, "How you start the day sets the tone for the rest of it, yet many of us never give the morning a second thought beyond getting out the door on time. Our morning rituals are as unplanned as an earthquake. Is that the best way to start the day? Que será será—whatever will be will be. That’s sounding the retreat before the day even begins. If you want to win the day, you’ve got to attack the day. How? Eat the frog."

He continues, "Some people like to ease into the day without breaking a sweat, and I totally get that. Perhaps even sleep in on occasion, which is totally fine. But there is something to be said for starting the day with a challenge. It might be raising your heart rate via exercise or lowering your blood pressure via meditation. Either way, consistency is king. Consistency beats intensity seven days a week!"

He later says, "What’s the one thing you least like to do but you feel best about afterward? That’s your frog. It’s often the hardest habit to establish, but it pays the biggest dividends. Whatever it is, you’ve got to figure out a morning routine that works for you. And I might add, one that works for your spouse and your kids and your dog and your boss. You don't have to shirk your responsibilities to eat the frog. All you have to do is plan your work and then work your plan. The good news? Well-begun is half-done. If you do the natural, it sets God up to do the super."

He then says, "It's time to eat the frog

I can do that, can you?

Yes, yes!