Sitting on my bed surrounded by zebra print sheets, page layouts, and my trusty laptop, with festivities from the BET Awards lighting up my television screen, I settled in to finish up some text for this issue. Between Kanye West and Common, Beyonce and Robin Thicke my mind went back to the first BET Awards broadcast and I marveled at how much the production and concept for the event has grown.
I realized that things truly do get better with time. I took the same thought and applied it to the many ups and downs that I have experienced with preparing this issue of IMAGE Magazine. I now understand that if you hang in there and stay obedient, it will get better with time.
Time is a beautiful thing! Physical wounds, emotional scars, and financial disasters all heal with time. The Bible says, "weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning" and that "the race is not given to the swift neither to the strong; but to the one that endures until the end". I don't know who this message is for but I am here to tell you girlfriend, brother man hang in there because it will get better for you. Just give it some time and whatever you do, don't quit!
I am a "go-getter" because no matter how much scrutiny, self-doubt, and inner turmoil I have faced since this magazine was created, I've refused to stop. This world is full of potential "go getters" who, because of life's circumstances, fears, and the doubts of those closest to them, have let their dreams die.
So what has God called you to do? What has He mandated before the foundation of the earth for you to accomplish in this lifetime? Don't be afraid, step out on faith and trust Him. I'm a witness that if you hold fast to God's promises, it just gets better with time.
My life's purpose is to challenge dreamers to transform their dreams into reality. When I die, there will not be a drop of purpose left unfulfilled. I'm committed to the process of allowing God to develop me for greatness.
I challenge you to make the same commitment to God's will and let him lead you into your destiny. For those of you who are contemplating making a move towards destiny, take the last days of this year to get in the presence of God and really hear His voice. Then move into 2008 with a renewed mind and a "go-getter" mentality.
Let's Go Get 'Em!
