As we begin the new year there is one piece of advice, one word, that God wants to set before us as a guiding light. It is not about a bigger vision or a larger hope. It is not about realizing our potential or finding the purpose of our lives. Without it, however, we will probably never achieve either one. this advice is an instruction that is perceived by many as a downer but it is the only real and lasting way up. The Lord has put this word on my heart and in my mouth so much this past few months that I know it must be shared with everyone. Here it is. If you have a deep desire to achieve your vision, you must, “start where you are”, not where you wish you were.