Chasing dreams, killing the spirit

I'm jumping ahead a bit, and moving to Proverbs 12, where I read something that speaks directly to me.

"He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgement." (Proverbs 12:11, NIV)

The Common English Bible says it this way: "Those who work their land will have plenty to eat, but those who engage in empty pursuits have no sense."

In all things, we need to put our best effort into it. Otherwise, if we only give a percentage of what we can actually offer, how can the Lord bless the attempt?  I recently read a book called "Quitter", by Jon ....., where the writer encourages dreaming and dreaming BIG, but to have the right things in place first.  You can't just dream something and go after it without planning, provisions, and setting yourself up for success. In the same way, we need to prepare and work hard to provide for our families, giving them the things that they need in order to survive, instead of running off and attempting "fantasies" that have no planning and research attached to them.

Many people like change.  In fact, they feel uneasy and antsy if there isn't change.  However I encourage those to look at things differently.  Think about the last time you changed a job, or changed cars.  The initial high of the change brings satisfaction and excitement.  But what happens 6 months or a year down the road?  Are feelings of uneasiness returning?  Are you considering another change?

God tells us to be still and to enjoy the blessings he has given us.  I challenge you, instead of looking for the new, to find new life in the old.  Put 100% into whatever it is you do and see if things feel different and you have a happier time in it.

I'll admit, this has been a difficult lesson for me to learn over the years.  For the first several years in my working years, I never was able to file my taxes without multiple W-2s.  I was flighty and uncomfortable.  I wanted change.  After I became a christian, this settled a little bit, but I never saw it as a problem, so I didn't pray for change.  I am now at a place where I realize what my need for change has been doing to the people around me.  It's time for me to settle.  It's time for me to accept God's wisdom that Proverbs says so much about.  I want to yield, to be easy, and comfortable in what I am doing.

God I pray for change in my self to be a stable and comfortable person.  Help me to be steady, help me give everything you have blessed me with 100%.  Thank you for your continued blessings!  

Rejoice in the Lord, He is good!