Creating Something Great From What You've Been Given

Life often presents us with challenges and obstacles that we never expected. Whether it's the loss of a job, a health issue, or a general feeling of being stuck, it can be easy to feel discouraged and defeated.

However, it's important to remember that great things can come from what you've been given. Sometimes, the most unexpected situations can lead to incredible opportunities and growth. So, how can you create something great from what you've been given?

Embrace the Challenge

The first step is to embrace the challenge that has been placed in front of you. Instead of viewing it as a setback, try to see it as an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Challenges often push us out of our comfort zones and force us to think differently.

It Is What You Make of It: Creating Something Great from What You’ve Been Given

by Justin McRoberts (Kindle Edition)

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By embracing the challenge, you open yourself up to new possibilities and perspectives. This mindset shift allows you to approach the situation with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn from it.

Find the Silver Lining

No matter how difficult the situation may be, there is always a silver lining to be found. It could be a new skill you acquire, a lesson you learn, or a new opportunity that arises as a result.

For example, losing a job may lead you to discover a new passion or explore a career path you hadn't considered before. A health issue may force you to prioritize self-care and ultimately lead to a healthier lifestyle.

By finding the silver lining, you shift your focus from what you've lost to what you've gained. This positive mindset allows you to make the most out of the situation and create something great from it.

Set Clear Goals

Once you've embraced the challenge and found the silver lining, it's important to set clear goals for yourself. What do you want to achieve as a result of this experience? What steps do you need to take to get there?

Setting clear goals gives you a sense of direction and purpose. It helps you stay focused and motivated, even when things get tough. Break your goals down into smaller, manageable tasks and track your progress along the way.

Tap into Your Creativity

When faced with a challenge, creativity can be your greatest asset. It allows you to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions.

Try brainstorming different approaches to the situation, even if they seem unconventional at first. Don't be afraid to take risks and try new things. Sometimes, the most creative ideas lead to the greatest outcomes.

Seek Support and Collaboration

Creating something great from what you've been given doesn't have to be a solo journey. Seek support from friends, family, or mentors who can provide guidance and encouragement.

Collaboration with others who may be going through similar experiences can also be beneficial. By sharing ideas and perspectives, you can gain new insights and find unique solutions.

Stay Persistent

Creating something great takes time and effort. It's important to stay persistent and not give up, even when things don't go according to plan.

Expect setbacks and learn from them. Use them as opportunities to tweak your approach and make necessary adjustments. Remember that failure is often a stepping stone to success.

Celebrate Your Achievements

As you overcome challenges and make progress towards your goals, take the time to celebrate your achievements. Recognize the hard work and determination that went into creating something great from what you've been given.

Celebrating your achievements not only boosts your confidence but also reinforces a positive mindset. It serves as a reminder of your ability to overcome obstacles and accomplish great things.

Life is full of unexpected challenges, but it's how we respond to them that defines us. By embracing the challenge, finding the silver lining, setting clear goals, tapping into your creativity, seeking support, staying persistent, and celebrating your achievements, you can create something great from what you've been given.

Remember, every setback is an opportunity in disguise. Don't let it hold you back but instead use it as a springboard towards personal and professional growth. The potential for greatness lies within you, waiting to be unleashed.

It Is What You Make of It: Creating Something Great from What You’ve Been Given

by Justin McRoberts (Kindle Edition)

4.7 out of 5

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File size	:	1217 KB
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Dare to move beyond “it is what it is” thinking and become an agent of love and redemption in your household, neighborhood, and workplace.

“It is what it is”—a common phrase you hear and maybe even say yourself. But the truth is that there is not one square inch in the whole domain of our human existence that simply is what it is. Justin McRoberts invites you to embrace a new mindset: it is what you make of it.   

With warmth, wisdom, and humor, McRoberts shares key moments from his twenty-plus years as an artist, church planter, pastor, singer-songwriter, author, neighbor, and father, passing on lessons and practices learned about making something good from what we’ve been given rather than simply accepting things as they are. 

Thought-provoking but actionable, It Is What You Make of It declares that love doesn’t just win, mercy doesn’t just triumph, and light doesn’t just cast out shadow. Rather, such renewal requires the work of human hands and hearts committed to a vision of a world made right (or at least a little better). When we partner with God in these endeavors, we love the world well and honor the Creator in whose image we are made.

We will not be remembered for who our parents were or where we were born or what our socioeconomic circumstances were. We won’t be remembered for our natural talents and strengths or the opportunities we were given or the challenges we faced. In the end, each of us will be remembered for what we made with what we were given.