Let's talk about all the things that come dressed in overalls and look like work.
Real accomplishments come dressed in overalls and look like work. Real work on you
mentally, emotionally, and spiritually comes dressed in overalls and looks like work.
But here's what most people miss: they want the results without the reality of what it
actually takes to get there.
We have an old saying: "Sweep around your own front door before trying to sweep
around someone else's." Yet people spend more time romanticizing what they see
others accomplish than understanding the grinding work that created those results.
They see the highlight reel and think, "I want that." But they don't have a true grasp of
what it would take to get into the grind to get that done.
This is where keeping up with the Joneses becomes dangerous to your purpose. You're
comparing your behind-the-scenes struggle to someone else's finished product, not
understanding that their success also came dressed in overalls.
When others try to present opportunities to you, often what they're really presenting is
just work. Hard, grinding, unglamorous work that will stretch you mentally, emotionally,
and spiritually.
The question isn't whether you want the blessing. The question is whether you're willing
to put on the overalls.
There's something beautifully authentic that happens when you learn to home in on the
particular talents and gifts God has called you to develop. But it requires embracing the
reality that your calling will demand everything from you.
I understand we live in a world that sells shortcuts and overnight success. Trust me, I get
it. But there comes a point where you have to follow that gut feeling about what the Lord
has predestined for your life, knowing it's going to require real work.
So many people say they don't know their calling. But if you're a Christ follower, the
foundation is clear: we're called to point people to Jesus by loving them like Jesus.
Everything else flows from that foundation.
Beyond that, here's what I've learned: that thing you think about all the time, that you
just can't seem to shake—pursuing it is going to come dressed in overalls.
People often dismiss their calling because the work seems too complex, too demanding,
too much. But God specializes in using "the foolish things of this world to confound the
wise." (1 Corinthians 1:27) He also specializes in preparing you for work that will stretch
you.
Often when we pray about things, as I've said before in other blogs, God is a gentle,
loving Father. But so many times people pray and expect the stork to drop off blessings—
not the stork, but expect blessings to just be dropped off and everything to be great with
no resistance.
That's not how God works.
"For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to
the division of soul and of spirit." (Hebrews 4:12) His word doesn't just reveal your calling
—it reveals the work your calling will require. The mental, emotional, and spiritual
stretching that comes with stepping into your purpose.
You should have the audacity to believe you can do the hard work, even when it comes
dressed in overalls and looks overwhelmed.
What would you pursue if you stopped romanticizing the results and started embracing
the reality of the work? What would you do if you were willing to put on the overalls?
If you don't know yet, that's okay—we can figure this out together. But if you do know,
you're in the right place.
As this movement grows, we're creating a community that tells the truth about the work
required while supporting each other through the grind—relying on Jesus Christ and
showing others that the hard work is worth it when you're walking in His purpose.
Still exploring your relationship with Christ? Remember, "No one can come to me unless
the Father who sent me draws them." (John 6:44) If you're reading this, He's already
drawing you.
If you'd like to know Him for yourself, pray this: "Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God. I
believe You died for my sins and rose again. Come into my heart and be my Lord and
Savior. Amen."
If you're still exploring, that's okay too. He's a gentle, loving Father. Stay around, make
friends, open up. Community is good—the enemy wants us isolated, but you don't have
to live that way anymore.
You're in a safe space. Take your shoes off, kick your feet up, and welcome home.
What calling are you avoiding because it comes dressed in overalls?
Ready to stop romanticizing success and embrace the real work your calling
requires?
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you from putting on the overalls.
