First, decide where you want to go. Then plan how you’re going to get there. “The God of heaven will give us success; therefore we His servants will arise and build.” – Nehemiah 2:20 Procrastination only makes challenges grow. Nehemiah knew this. He prayed, planned, and acted with focus—he didn’t wait for circumstances to be perfect. History reminds us of the same truth: William Wilberforce didn’t just dream of ending the slave trade—he pressed forward despite obstacles and personal hardships. Vision alone doesn’t change the world; action does. As Goethe said: “Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one’s thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world.” Lee Iacocca added: “Even the right decision is the wrong decision if it is made too late.” So today, ask yourself: - Are you willing to act on what God has placed in your heart? - Will you take bold steps instead of endlessly analyzing? Don’t just dream—build. Don’t just plan—execute. Father, help us rise, build, and act on the plans You’ve given us. May everything we do glorify Your name. Amen.

Every dream faces resistance. The difference between those who make it and those who don’t isn’t just desire — it’s faith paired with a plan. A young woman once felt called to serve as a missionary in China. She applied through the China Inland Mission, only to be rejected for lacking the right academic background. Many would have quit. But she didn’t. Instead, she prayed, trusted God, and built her plan. She worked, saved every dollar she could, and bought the cheapest ticket she could find. Against all odds, she made it to China — and fulfilled her calling. Her story proves two things: 1. Obstacles are not in the way. Obstacles are the way. Each challenge is part of God’s design to build the strength and faith needed for the assignment. 2. Proper planning prevents poor performance. She didn’t just dream — she mapped out her route and followed through. The Bible says, “Faith without works is dead” (James 2:26). Vision must always be backed by action. Or as Steven Covey reminds us, “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” The more we understand God’s wisdom, the better we can align our steps with His plan. So let me ask you: are you only dreaming, or are you planning? Today, write down your vision. Identify the obstacles, the people to work with, and the resources you’ll need. Then take the first step. Because with God, the “impossible” is just the start of His story in your life.

The most valuable thing you and I will ever have isn’t money, it’s time. Money lost can be earned again. Opportunities missed may circle back. But a second wasted? That’s gone forever. The Bible reminds us in Ephesians 5:15-16: “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Moses prayed the same truth in Psalm 90:12: “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Great leaders and successful people echo this: - Steve Jobs said, “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” - Warren Buffett reminds us, “The rich invest in time, the poor invest in money.” Every day, you’re either trading time for things that fade or investing time in things that last. When you give your time to love, to serve, to grow, to give back—you’re multiplying what God has entrusted to you. 👉 So today, treat your time as your most precious currency. Spend it wisely. Invest it in people. And above all, use it for what matters in eternity.

Here’s something I’ve learned: every time you avoid fear or put off the uncomfortable things you know you should do — you don’t get freer, you get more stuck. Success in any business is allergic to timidity and procrastination. Boldness is rewarded. Timidity is punished. The people who win are the ones who take action, stay accountable, and keep moving forward even when it’s uncomfortable. Boldness makes you confident. It makes you attractive. It makes you prosperous. Living in fear only makes you depressed. So let me ask you: if you were just 10% more bold in your business, where would you be today? And what’s one bold action you can take this week to get there? Because in the end, fortune always favors the bold.

In June 2025, while headlines were filled with political drama and celebrity scandals, something extraordinary happened in Tampa, Florida. Sixty children. Missing. Exploited. At risk. Recovered. In just two weeks, U.S. Marshals, Florida law enforcement, and more than 20 agencies launched Operation Dragon’s Eye — the largest coordinated child recovery mission in U.S. history. • Ages: 9 to 17 • Victims of trafficking, abuse, and neglect • Given food, shelter, medical care, and a chance at safety • 8 suspects arrested, charged with trafficking, child endangerment, and custodial interference Law enforcement called it the most successful child recovery operation in American history. And yet… Where was this story? Why didn’t it dominate headlines? Why did most of us never hear about it? We live in a time where division and scandal flood our screens — while one of the greatest victories for children in our nation’s history barely made it past the local news ticker. This isn’t just a Tampa story. This is a national story. It’s a human story. It’s a story that proves evil is real — but so is hope. These 60 children are more than a statistic. They are daughters, sons, brothers, and sisters who have been given a second chance. 👉 If we don’t share stories like this, the world will keep believing darkness is winning. 👉 If we don’t demand attention for victories like this, children will keep slipping through the cracks. This story deserves more than silence. Operation Dragon’s Eye should be remembered — not hidden.