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About Danny Maldonado

I love to inspire people to Breathe expectantly, to Live confidently and to Move boldly. I love coffee. Husband and father. Hungry for God's presence and awed by His unfailing and undeserved Love for me! Did I say that I love coffee?

Your race

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Many times while I’m alone I ponder where I am and where am I headed in life. It is sometimes a challenge because there are so many voices around, and many “benchmarks” that are available. So many bloggers, writers, preachers, politicians, professionals and in the end everyone has a different opinion about almost everything. At times, it is just overwhelming to reach a definitive conclusion of where should my steps go. Have you felt the same? When there is uncertainty of what to do next. That uncertainty is so powerful some times that it becomes paralyzing.

Making decisions is basically what we do every single day. We either get good at it or someone else does it for us and we reap the consequences of the decisions made for us. I don’t know about you, but I don’t feel comfortable by being controlled by someone else’s decisions. Just think for example about all of the laws that have been enacted by our elected officials, (yes, you and I or someone else voted for them to do so, but that is besides the point) that when you read them you say, “What were they thinking?”, or what about the policies that have been “thought up” by your boss that seem to make no sense at all and creates more work for you? We all have experiences of decisions that have been made that affect us. I know, there are bigger reasons we have laws and rules in place, but the fact remains that because of them we are required to make decisions every day.

Every day, every decision, big or small is important. Many are simple but other are life altering. It’s all connected no matter how simple it seems, so you want to get good at it. Recently I read in the book of numbers an interesting story about Joshua. He was being handed the leadership of the people of Israel and these were the instructions: “He is to stand before Eleazar the priest, who will obtain decisions for him by inquiring of the Urim before the Lord. At his command he and the entire community of the Israelites will go out, and at his command they will come in.” Talk about precise instructions! Wouldn’t that be just a perfect arrangement? Yes I know, it feels a little controlling, but in the end if was the best for the people of Israel.

For me today, I seek the exact relationship with God, but not through a third party, a prophet, a priest or a pastor, but by delving into God’s word. The precise instructions of how to live and finish well in life, are written in it. And the more we seek, the wiser we get. The problem with our times is that we want immediacy. Flip a switch, touch a button, click a link, you get the point, and we forget that just as our bodies take time to develop, the same is true for our character. It’s a process, but if we do not seek to get good at making decisions that can alter our lives and those around us, someone else will do it for us. The sad part of this is that, unlike the people of Israel that were being directed by God himself, you will have no one else to blame but yourself for the decisions made by someone else for you. When you don’t decide, you are actually deciding.

Take courage and find your path in life. You might have been avoiding it just because it was easy to read someone else’s blog, or article and unconsciously you walk in life by “their” view, not yours and in the end you carry with all of the consequences, good or bad for that. Don’t live anybody else’s view for your life.

The day will come when your eyes will open for the last time and you will breathe your last breath. A day will come when a final sentence will be said about you. What will that be? I truly hope that I can say as Paul told Timothy, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”

Run in life with all your might, all your heart and all your strength, but run your race.

“BREATHE expectantly, LIVE confidently and MOVE Boldly”

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A moment

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What is a moment? It really depends on what you are talking about. I like the definition that is attributed to physics: Moment of force (often just moment) is the tendency of a force to twist or rotate an object. This is an important, basic concept in engineering and physics. A moment is valued mathematically as the product of the force and the moment arm. The moment arm is the perpendicular distance from the point of rotation, to the line of action of the force. The moment may be thought of as a measure of the tendency of the force to cause rotation about an imaginary axis through a point. In mechanical and civil engineering, “moment” and “torque” have different meanings, while in physics they are synonyms. So in other words, a moment is actually movement, thrust or change. A moment.

Have you ever felt that you have received something you knew you didn’t deserve? That feeling that tells you deep inside that you are the luckiest person in the world. It’s that moment when you realize that “a moment” has happened to you. A moment that will change the entire course of your life. And you know inside that it is a good one. I had one of those. A moment in which everything became clear in my mind. A moment that defied all of my understanding. It was that second, that instant in which I knew in my heart that I had an undeserved gift before me.

It was a Sunday. I thought it was going to be like any other Sunday. But that day, hope was met by a promise and a “moment” was birthed. It was surreal. Time stopped and everything around me blurred completely. I opened a door and there she was. And I whispered to myself. A “moment” overcame me. Little did I know that this Sunday, and this “moment” would change everything.

Sixteen years ago today, I married that girl. I still remember her blue dress, her smile and her beautiful voice. Today her smile still captivates me, and her voice is more beautiful than it has ever been. That “moment” started an adventure that continues to develop every day and creates new “moments”. That day I opened a door and today I continue to open doors for her, but today we walk through them together. Something amazing happened that day. I ask our Lord to give us many more years so we can walk together, cry together and dream together and have more “moments” together.

Don’t ignore the little “moments” because they can birth the greatest adventures in your life.

I love you baby. Happy anniversary!


Saying “No”, creates capacity

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How hard it is sometimes! Saying this dreaded word for the new writer, the starting preacher, the rising businessman or the aspiring entertainer is difficult. For the seasoned ones it’s also hard. The two letter word, NO. When we say to ourselves, “This will make all of the difference”, saying no in our minds, means to stop any progress or even kill our dreams. It is difficult to say no at times. not because we are afraid, but because we struggle with the idea that an opportunity can be slipping from our hands and we might not see it again.

In reality accepting everything that comes our way, is a reflection of how much we value ourselves to the eyes of the world. Learning to saying no might be just what you really need to be good at in order to become precisely what you have always dreamt of becoming. Let me be clear, I am not suggesting that you pose as a negative person. All the contrary, your personal skills are very important to develop. What i’m suggesting is that you become a more selective individual. Learning to say no to good opportunities opens your capacity to accept the better ones. Many times we struggle with this, I do too, but it is especially hard when you are starting out any new endeavor. There is always learning curve for every line of business, craft or calling, but if we step back and carefully study those that have excelled in the arena we pursue, you will find that there is a “selectiveness” (if that is even a word) to what they do. It creates the capacity for them to continue doing what they do best. This in turn actually makes them even more appealing to those around them and in there sphere of influence.

So how do we master to say no to good opportunities for the better ones? Every situation is different, but I have experienced that when I have a clear understanding of what is important for my family and me on the long run, it is much easier to say no. This leads me to where I suggest you should start: with the end in mind. I know it is difficult for many to look beyond today, but it is possible. Recently I had the opportunity to discuss further about the legacy we construct with our lives. Regardless if we admit it or not, we all are constructing something, but how we construct makes a big difference. I used an illustration to explain this: Picture a well organized garage with boxes clearly marked. Two adults suddenly approach you. They are well dressed and appear to be well groomed and educated. These are your children. On another scene the same garage but in complete disarray. Garbage is all over and the two adults that approach you are disheveled and clearly disoriented. The time is two weeks after you have died, and this is your legacy to the world. Which will you choose? This brings me this principle: What you choose today will directly reflect on how you will end tomorrow. Everything is connected.

Having a clear perspective, will help you say “NO” to those opportunities that might be good, but not great. It will help you discern what will impact your legacy. You might start by asking yourself a lot of questions like these.

  • What are my values? What is it that moves me?
  • Where is my family and I headed in life?
  • Saying yes to this opportunity, will it mean that my time and resources will be compromised beyond my capacity? Who will be robbed of my time?
  • Will my family be impacted by saying yes? Can this be done by someone else?
  • What are the options?

Another tool I use is a decision matrix. This is a process of assigning values to the factors more important to me for any set of options I might have. After adding them up, the greater the total, the most “logical” the answer. You can request a template here.

Learning to say “NO”, should be an action you want to master, because it will determine your success or failure. We all struggle with this, I still do, but Im getting better every day. And sometimes the most “logical” option might not be the one you end up pursuing, but it will be the one that brings you and those you love, the greatest peace. Saying no will lead you to greater capacity and greater purpose. You will be able to construct your life, immensely, beautifully and purposefully for the generations to come.

Learn to master that two letter word, because saying No, creates capacity.

“BREATHE expectantly, LIVE confidently and MOVE Boldly”

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Decir “No”, crea capacidad

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¡Qué difícil es a veces! Decir esa palabra temida por el nuevo escritor, el predicador en ciernes, el empresario en crecimiento o el artista aspirante, es difícil. Para los más experimentados también es difícil decirla. La palabra de dos letras, “NO”. Cuando nos decimos a nosotros mismos, “esto hará toda la diferencia”, diciendo que no en nuestras mentes, es detener cualquier progreso o incluso matar nuestros sueños. Es difícil decir que no a veces, no porque tengamos miedo, sino porque luchamos con la idea de que la oportunidad presente puede irse de nuestra manos y no lo volveremos a ver.

En realidad, aceptando todo lo que se nos presenta, es un reflejo de lo mucho que nos valoramos a los ojos del mundo. Puede ser que para llegar a ser lo que siempre has soñado ser, aprender a decir que no es precisamente lo que necesitas practicar. Quiero ser claro, no estoy sugiriendo que te hagas pasar por alguien negativo. Todo lo contrario, tus habilidades personales son muy importantes desarrollarlas. Lo que estoy sugiriendo es que te conviertas en una persona más selectiva. Aprender a decir no a las buenas oportunidades abre tu capacidad para aceptar las mejores. Muchas veces luchamos con esto, a mí también me sucede, pero es especialmente difícil cuando se está comenzado a emprender algo nuevo. Siempre hay una curva de aprendizaje para toda línea de negocio, oficio o vocación, pero si damos un paso atrás y estudiamos con detenimiento los que se han destacado en el campo que perseguimos, encontrarás que hay cierta “selectividad” (si es que eso es una palabra correcta) en lo que hacen. Crean la capacidad para que puedan continuar haciendo lo que que saben hacer mejor. Esto a su vez, en realidad les hace incluso más atractivos para quienes les rodean y en sus esferas de influencia.

Entonces, ¿cómo dominar el decir no a buenas oportunidades para decir sí a las mejores? Cada situación es diferente, pero he experimentado que cuando tengo una idea clara de lo que es importante a largo plazo para mi familia y para mí, es mucho más fácil decir que no. Esto me conduce a donde sugiero deberías comenzar: con el final en mente. Sé que es difícil para muchos mirar más allá del día de hoy, pero es posible. Recientemente tuve la oportunidad de compartir más a fondo sobre el legado que construimos con nuestras vidas. Independientemente lo admitamos o no, todos estamos construyendo algo, pero cómo construimos hace una gran diferencia. Usé una ilustración para explicar esto: Imagínese un garaje bien organizado, con cajas que están claramente marcadas. Dos adultos de repente se acercan. Están bien vestidos y parecen estar bien preparados y educados. Estos son sus hijos. En otra escena el mismo garaje, pero en completo desorden. La basura está por todas partes y los dos adultos que se acercan están desaliñados y claramente desorientados. El momento es dos semanas después de tu muerte, y este es tu legado al mundo. ¿Cuál vas a elegir? Esto me lleva a este principio: Lo que eliges hoy, se va a reflejar directamente sobre cómo vas a terminar mañana. Todo está conectado.

Tener una perspectiva clara, te ayudará a decir “NO” a las oportunidades que podrían ser buenas, pero no grandiosas. Te ayudará a discernir el impacto que tendrá en tu legado. Podrías empezar por hacerte muchas preguntas como éstas.

  • ¿Cuáles son mis valores? ¿Qué es lo que me mueve?
  • ¿Hacia dónde nos dirigimos en la vida mi familia y yo?
  • Decir sí a esta oportunidad, ¿significará que mi tiempo y recursos se verán comprometidos más allá de mi capacidad? ¿Quién será privado de mi tiempo?
  • Mi familia, ¿será impactada por decir que sí? Esto, ¿podría hacerlo otra persona?
  • ¿Cuáles son las opciones?

Otra herramienta que uso es una matriz de decisión. Se trata de un proceso de asignación de valores a los factores más importantes para mí, para cualquier conjunto de opciones que pueda tener. Luego de sumarlos, el total mayor, es la respuesta más “lógica.” Puede solicitar un modelo aquí.

Aprender a decir “NO” debería ser una de las acciones que quieras aprender a dominar, porque determinará tu éxito o tu fracaso. Todos luchamos con esto, yo todavía lo hago, pero estoy mejorando cada día. Y algunas veces la opción más “lógica” podría no ser la que se termina escogiendo, pero podría ser la que trae la mayor paz para ti y para los que amas. Decir que no te llevará a una mayor capacidad y a un mayor propósito. Serás capaz de construir tu vida para las generaciones venideras, de forma inmensa, de forma hermosa y con un propósito.

Aprende a controlar la palabra de dos letras porque decir “No”, crea capacidad.

“RESPIRA con expectación, VIVE con confianza y MUÉVETE con valentía”

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To move forward, you have to STOP

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Life is formulated by dreams and you have a big one. Every time you think about it you get goosebumps. You have all of these plans in your heart and a smile comes to your face when you think about the possibilities. I personally think that’s a good thing.

And then things don’t go as planned. Interruptions, roadblocks and disappointments occur that seem to take the life out of you. It is frustrating, especially when you are a big dreamer. Ever wonder how to pass that point in life where you think you are at the max of your capacity? Its like if someone or something has put a limit or a lid on your life. You know, that moment when you feel stuck professionally and personally? Some in their 40’s and 50’s would refer to it as the midlife crisis, but those in the 20’s and 30’s would say its just depression, bad breaks or simply bad luck. Well, no matter how you might call it, it happens to all of us. We long for meaning, achievement and advancement and everything we do seems to tell us, “That’s it, you got you your capacity level”. Life seems to stop, pause and a sense of emptiness starts to overwhelm us. This is the moment when you might say to yourself, “you have to try harder,” or on the contrary, “face it, it’s not worth it”. I know, confusing conversations and even contradictory ones, that are looking for a reason why things didn’t worked out. These are the conversations you have with yourself in the car, the shower, the beach or the backyard. It is where you talk to God, (well sometimes you are just complaining to Him!) And you ask the question. Why?

I have learned by my own experiences that many of these feelings come from an exhausted body, mind and spirit and nothing more. You feel that you cannot go on, and at the same time you cannot stop. Exhaustion takes over, exhaustion is the boss of you.

So I would suggest to do one thing: Just STOP.

  • Stop what you are doing and take time to eat well, exercise and rest.
    • Many of our emotional and physical exhaustion comes from bad nutrition, poor exercise and little to no rest. We tend to treat a physical problem as a spiritual one when in reality we are so engulfed in “the project” or “the dream” that we neglect the most important ingredient of it; Our body. Take care of yourself, you’ll thank yourself later.
  • Take uninterrupted time to think where you are and where you want to be.
    • Our daily activities can overwhelm us and sometimes we forget why we are doing what we are doing in the first place. A refresher is always healthy for the soul and mind. It has the capacity to create new energy and drive. Quiet time to reflect where we are, those steps that worked and those that didn’t, is important to regroup and refocus. Time to write uninterrupted is a good exercise that will energize your soul and mind. Think frequently.
  • Open your heart and ears to new ideas and learn from them.
    • Sometimes our heart is in the right place but our strategy is not. We need fresh eyes and perspective to learn from those around us and probably to tweak a little our approach. Someone that brings new ideas to the table should always be welcomed. Maybe one word or concept can change everything. Open your heart always.
  • Pray and prepare yourself.
    • Prayer is crucial. After considering all things, pray and prepare. There is nothing more important than to ask for guidance and vision when you have a big dream. After all it will consume most part of your time and resources and it will affect everyone that is around you. Being certain that you are pursuing God’s dream for your life is the most important part of your life. You don’t want to find yourself at the end of your life acknowledging that you chased the wrong path. Look for new resources. Pray and prepare consistently.

Take time to consider this. You might just be exhausted. To move forward, you have to STOP. “BREATHE expectantly, LIVE confidently and MOVE Boldly”

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Para seguir adelante, tienes que hacer un PARE

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La vida esta formulada por los sueños y tu sueño es grande. Cada vez que lo piensas en el se te eriza la piel. Tienes todos esos planes en tu corazón y una sonrisa aflora en tu rostro cuando piensas en las posibilidades. Personalmente considero que es algo bueno.

Y entonces las cosas no salen según planeado. Interrupciones, bloqueos y decepciones suceden, que parecen sacar la vida de adentro de ti. Es frustrante, especialmente cuando eres un gran soñador. ¿Alguna vez te preguntaste cómo pasar de ese punto en la vida en la que piensas que llegaste al máximo de tu capacidad? Es como si algo o alguien te ha puesto un límite o una tapa en la vida. Ya sabes, ¿ese momento en que te sientes estancado profesional y personalmente? Algunos en sus 40 y 50 se refieren a ello como la crisis de mediana edad, pero los de los 20 y 30 dirían que es sólo depresión, mala racha o simplemente mala suerte. Bueno, no importa cómo podrías llamarlo, nos sucede a todos. Anhelamos sentido, logros y progreso y todo lo que hacemos parece decirnos: “Eso es todo, ya llegaste a tu nivel de capacidad”. La vida parece detenerse, pausar y una sensación de vacío empieza a abrumarnos. Este es el momento en que te podrías decir a ti mismo, “lo que tienes que hacer es esforzarte más”, o por el contrario, “admítelo, no vale la pena”. Lo sé, són conversaciones confusas e incluso contradictorias que solo buscan una razón del por qué las cosas no funcionaron. Estas son las conversaciones que tienes contigo mismo en el auto, la ducha, la playa o el patio. Es donde le hablas a Dios, (¡bueno a veces sólo te quejas con Dios!) y haces la pregunta. ¿Porqué?

He aprendido por mis propias experiencias que muchos de estos sentimientos vienen de un cuerpo, mente y espíritu exhausto, y nada más. Sientes que no puedes seguir, y al mismo tiempo, que no te puedes detenerte. El agotamiento se apodera, el agotamiento es tu dueño.

Así que, te sugiero hacer una cosa: Haz un PARE.

  • Para de hacer lo que estás haciendo y toma tiempo para comer bien, hacer ejercicio y descansar.
    • Gran parte de nuestro agotamiento emocional y físico proviene de una mala nutrición, poco ejercicio y pobre o ningún descanso. Tendemos a tratar un problema físico como uno espiritual, cuando en realidad estamos tan involucrados en el “proyecto” o “el sueño” que descuidamos el ingrediente más importante del mismo, nuestro cuerpo. Cuida de ti mismo, te lo vas a agradecer más tarde.
  • Aparta tiempo sin interrupciones para pensar dónde estás y dónde quieres estar.
    • Nuestras actividades diarias nos pueden abrumar y, a veces nos olvidamos por qué estamos haciendo lo que estamos haciendo en primer lugar. Un repaso siempre es saludable para el alma y la mente. Tiene la capacidad de crear nueva energía y unidad. Tiempo en silencio para reflexionar dónde nos encontramos, los pasos que funcionaron y los que no, es importante para reagruparse y volver a enfocar. Tiempo para escribir sin interrupciones es un buen ejercicio que dará energía a tu alma y tu mente. Aparta tiempo con frecuencia.
  • Resquicia o abre tu corazón y oídos a nuevas ideas y aprende de ellas.
    • A veces nuestro corazón está en el lugar correcto, pero nuestra estrategia no. Necesitamos nuevos ojos y la perspectiva de los que nos rodean para aprender de ellos y, probablemente, para modificar en algo nuestro enfoque. Alguien que aporte nuevas ideas a la mesa siempre debe ser bienvenido. Tal vez una palabra o un concepto puede cambiarlo todo. Abre tu corazón siempre.
  • Enciérrate en oración y prepárate.
    • La oración es crucial. Después de considerar todas las cosas, ora y prepárate. No hay nada más importante que pedir la dirección y visión cuando se tiene un gran sueño. Después de todo, va a consumir la mayor parte de tu tiempo y recursos y que afectará a todo el que te rodea. Estar seguro de que estás llevando a cabo el sueño de Dios es lo más importante para tu vida. No quieres encontrarte a ti mismo al final de la vida reconociendo que perseguiste el camino equivocado. Busca nuevos recursos. Ora y prepárate de forma consistente.

Toma tiempo para considerar esto. Es posible que sólo estás agotado. Para seguir adelante, tienes que hacer un PARE.“RESPIRA con expectación, VIVE con confianza y MUÉVETE con valentía”

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Immensely, beautifully and purposefully

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“This must be a magnificent Temple because our God is greater than all other gods” – 2 Chronicles 2:5

It was King David who decided to build the temple of God. History reveals that God would not allow it because he was man of war and had shed blood. It was his son Solomon to whom it was given the task of constructing the sanctuary. The plans for all construction, including materials, had been provided by David his father under the explicit direction of God. Solomon would build a temple to remember.

The temple would be immense, beautiful and with purpose. These three characteristics that made this temple be unforgettable, its immensity, its beauty and its purpose, were characteristics that stood out in plain sight. The immensity of the temple meant that the man who contemplated it, remembered his smallness and inspired reverence. Seeing the beauty of the temple, created admiration and was conducive to worship and the temple’s purpose was clearly defined: God would forever dwell in it and his eyes and his heart would always be there. This structure would represent much more for generations to come. Solomon would build more than a temple more, it was a witness that would transcend time.

We all build something, wether we recognize it or not. But very often we settle to build what represents to us the less resistance, regardless of the consequences. We do not measure the implications of what we do. We think that the resources entrusted to us are unimportant. We fail to understand that everything we do is connected and that there are many who depend on the decisions we make today.

How do you handle your finances? What are the goals that you have for your life? What you build with your life, is it immense? Do it declare the greatness of the God whom you serve and proclaim that is Lord of your life? When people look at how you behave and relate, Does your behavior exude greatness and the loftiness of God? When the product of your hand is revealed to the world, does it demonstrates the beauty of God who created all things? What you build in your family, your job, Does it reveal the purpose of God in your life? What do people associate your name with? With the immense, with the beautiful and the purpose of a full life?

I know first hand that these are not easy questions to answer. But I firmly believe that it is time for these questions to be a catalyst to thrust you into a new direction. To give you a new sense of inspiration and help you understand that you were created for much more in life than just to exist. David states that were crowned with glory and honor. Let us live at the level for which we were created.

Build immensely, beautifully and purposefully.

“BREATHE expectantly, LIVE confidently and MOVE Boldly”

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Inmenso, hermoso y con propósito

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“Este tendrá que ser un templo magnífico porque nuestro Dios es más grande que todos los demás dioses;” – 2 Crónicas 2:5

Fue el rey David quien decidió que había que edificar el templo de Dios. La historia revela que Dios no le permitió hacerlo porque era hombre de guerra y había derramado mucha sangre. Fue su hijo Salomón a quien le fue dada la tarea de construir el santuario. Los planos para toda la construcción, incluyendo los materiales, ya habían sido provistos por David su padre bajo la dirección explícita de Dios. Salomón construiría, un templo inolvidable.

  1. El templo sería inmenso, hermoso y con propósito. Esto tres rasgos que hacían que este templo fuese inolvidable su inmensidad, su hermosura y su propósito eran características que sobresaltaban a simple vista. La inmensidad del templo hacía que el hombre que lo contemplara, recordara su pequeñez y lo inspirara a la reverencia. Al ver la hermosura del templo, creaba admiración que era conducente a la adoración y el propósito del templo estaba claramente definido: Dios habitaría por siempre en él y sus ojos y su corazón estarían siempre allí. Esta seria una estructura que representaría mucho mas para las generaciones que venideras. Salomón construiría mas que un templo, establecería un testimonio que trascendería los tiempos.

Todos construimos algo, lo reconozcamos o no. Pero muchas veces nos conformamos a construir lo que nos represente menos resistencia sin importar las consecuencias. No medimos las implicaciones de lo que hacemos. Pensamos que los recursos que se nos han encomendado no tienen importancia. Fallamos en entender que todo lo que hacemos está conectado. Que hay muchos que dependen de las decisiones que hagamos hoy.

¿Cómo manejas tus finanzas? ¿Cuáles son las metas que tienes para tu vida? ¿Lo que construyes con tu vida, es inmenso? ¿Declara la grandeza del Dios a quien sirves y proclamas que es Señor de tu vida? Cuando la gente mira como te conduces y relacionas, ¿Exuda tu comportamiento la grandeza y la altura de Dios? Cuando el producto de tus manos es revelado al mundo, ¿demuestra la hermosura del Dios que creó todas las cosas? Lo que construyes en tu familia, en tu trabajo ¿revela el propósito en tu vida del Dios a quien sirves? ¿Revela tu vida un propósito definido? ¿Con qué asocian tu nombre? ¿Con lo inmenso, con lo hermoso y con el propósito de una vida plena?

Sé de primera mano que no son preguntas fáciles de contestar. Pero creo firmemente que es momento de que estas preguntas sean un catalítico para impulsarte en una nueva dirección. Para darte un nuevo sentido de inspiración, y te ayuden a entender que fuiste creado para mucho más en esta vida que meramente existir. David declara que fuimos coronados de honra y de gloria. Vivamos a la altura para la que fuimos creados.

Que lo que construyas, sea inmenso, hermoso y con propósito.

“RESPIRA con expectación, VIVE con confianza y MUÉVETE con valentía”

Puedes escuchar una reciente intervención titulada “Tu rol en la historia: ¿Qué construyes? 

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