What Lessons Do You Need To Learn?
- Lessons are never on the calendar beforehand
- Never take things for granted
- Lean on others if you need help
- Pride can cause you to have an accident
- Blessed are the flexible
- Don’t be afraid of falling again
Where It All Started
On the morning of March 13, 2021 at 11:15, it was time for me to take the device off the back of the satellite dish. I went out into the garage and got my trusty 6 foot step ladder. I went to the side of the garage, set up the ladder and off I went, climbing the ladder to see exactly what I needed to disconnect from the satellite dish. Not a big deal, the satellite dish was mounted very close to the edge of the roof. I could easily handle this under normal circumstances. The problem was this morning wasn’t necessarily normal, the grass was a little wet, making my tennis shoes a little slippery.
With my tennis shoes tied tightly, I was ready to start climbing the ladder. First rung, perfect. I have climbed a ladder hundreds of times, so I didn’t think anything about it. Second rung, spot on. Third rung, here we go. Then it happened.
My left foot slipped. I hadn’t gotten my foot firmly on the ladder. Down I went, straight down, all 200 pounds of me and the ground had no forgiveness in mind. It was as if my leg was a 200-pound pile driver. The ground didn’t give at all. Something had to though, and it was my left leg.
As I hit the ground, a split second later, I looked at my left leg and I realized very quickly something was not right. My foot is not supposed to be turned this way. I realized immediately I had broken my ankle.
My First Lesson
Accidents Are Never Marked On The Calendar Beforehand
What I mean by this is simple, none of us expect to have an accident. We simply don’t plan on having accidents, they just happen. This is why we have things like accident insurance.
When you are involved in an accident, what is your attitude like? Are you naturally working from a negative default or a positive default? Do you react or do you respond in these different circumstances?
I remember Mr. Zig Ziglar saying many times over the years, the difference between reacting and responding is negative versus positive. For instance, if you’re given a medication and your body reacts to it, this is not good. But if your body responds, you are going in the right direction.
The same thing is true when you have an accident. Do you react negatively, or do you respond in a positive manner? When I fell off the ladder, my immediate response was, “That’s going to hurt”, which is a normal response. But then I started asking the question, “God what lessons are you trying to teach me through this process?”
What to Expect
Here Are A Few Excerpts From The Book
Never Take Things For Granted
Accidents can happen at any time. Just because you travel the same route day after day and nothing changes, doesn’t mean an accident couldn’t happen. Just because everything seems to be going well around your home and with your family, doesn’t mean things can’t happen. I’ve heard too many stories over the years of people whose marriages are fine, so they thought. They were going well only to find out one person was having an affair and overnight the marriage dissolved.
Are you taking your spouse or your children for granted? Are you taking your parents for granted? Are you taking your job for granted? Are you taking your friends for granted?
Advisors
As a Christian for nearly 50 years, I have absolutely fallen in love with Scripture. I read God’s Word on a daily basis. I listen to Scripture on my phone or tablet. I try to apply what I learn consistently. There are certain “go to” verses which support me on a daily basis in the work I do as a Life Coach. One of the verses is, “Without consultation plans are frustrated, but with many counselors they succeed.” Proverbs 15:22.
The Scripture says we need to have consultation with other people and if we don’t have proper consultation, we are going to be frustrated. They can help us determine the plans we should follow and take action on those things. What advisors do you have with whom you consult on a regular basis?
Stay In Balance
One of the things I talk with clients about all the time is being in balance in all areas of their life. As a Ziglar Choose to Win coach, I teach about balance in the areas of Mental. Spiritual, Physical, Family, Financial, Career, and Personal, which are all spokes on the Wheel of Life.
When I think about the lessons I learned from the ladder, I recognize I wasn’t in balance because I lost my footing. I lost my balance and then I fell, and I fell hard. Think about whether you are in balance in your life in all areas.
You may be physically doing great, running five miles a day and at your ideal weight, but your family life is in trouble.
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About the Author
Steve Reed is a certified life coach with over 30 years of experience. He is skilled at identifying issues and peeling back the layers to get to the core of what’s holding people back. It could be something someone said or did that caused you to build an artificial ceiling or roadblock. Until the issue is identified, they will never reach their full potential.
Stephen H. Reed – a son, husband, encourager, keynote speaker, coach, entrepreneur, writer and storyteller.
At the age of 16, I was confronted with the reality that my family heritage was of no value when spending eternity with my Savior. It wasn’t about who my parents were; it was about a personal relationship with Jesus which mattered. Coming to a saving knowledge of who Jesus is and what His grace and mercy meant to me, I started this Christian walk.
Much like James, Jesus’ half-brother, my faith has grown every day as I see His hands at work. While pursuing this project and others, I have witnessed one lesson after another.
As I reflect on my life, I realize I have only begun to learn who Jesus truly is and the depth of His grace and mercy. I am learning new lessons every day.
I invite you to learn more by locking around my website where you’ll not only find more encouragement in my blogs and videos, you can also order books or eBooks. You can even schedule a complimentary meeting or coaching session with me.
Additionally, you can also book me for a personalized presentation to your business or organization including churches/ministries, retreats, conferences, and retirement communities.
See what other exciting things are happening with the coaching, speaking and writing ministries by visiting my constantly updated Facebook page. www.fb.me/StephenReedMinistries.
You know, God is always up to something powerful and unique for His glory. Please check out my online courses at www.StephenReedCoaching.Solutions. You can also send me an email to info@StephenReedMinistries.com
I wouldd love to hear from you.
Stephen H. Reed – a son, husband, encourager, keynote speaker, coach, entrepreneur, writer and storyteller.
At the age of 16, I was confronted with the reality that my family heritage was of no value when spending eternity with my Savior. It wasn’t about who my parents were; it was about a personal relationship with Jesus which mattered. Coming to a saving knowledge of who Jesus is and what His grace and mercy meant to me, I started this Christian walk.
Much like James, Jesus’ half-brother, my faith has grown every day as I see His hands at work. While pursuing this project and others, I have witnessed one lesson after another.
As I reflect on my life, I realize I have only begun to learn who Jesus truly is and the depth of His grace and mercy. I am learning new lessons every day.
I invite you to learn more by locking around my website where you’ll not only find more encouragement in my blogs and videos, you can also order books or eBooks. You can even schedule a complimentary meeting or coaching session with me.
Additionally, you can also book me for a personalized presentation to your business or organization including churches/ministries, retreats, conferences, and retirement communities.
See what other exciting things are happening with the coaching, speaking and writing ministries by visiting my constantly updated Facebook page. www.fb.me/StephenReedMinistries.
You know, God is always up to something powerful and unique for His glory. Please check out my online courses at www.StephenReedCoaching.Solutions. You can also send me an email to info@StephenReedMinistries.com
I wouldd love to hear from you.