成功進入命定你需要兩個貴人！
作者：艾道格 Doug Addison
日期：2019年2月8日
中譯、來源：壹恩典。

你懷抱著多大的信心，當你開始追尋你的命定旅程？

我發現大部分人，包括那些已經開始或者按著計畫將要進行下一步的人。這些人要的僅僅是鼓勵，支援和方向，好引導他們前行。

有兩個人可以幫助你找到屬於你的命定！

一個有責任心的合作夥伴

在你的旅途中，你可能需要一些外界的支援讓你保持積極性。畢竟，我們都需要有人攜手合作，在我們的命運中鼓勵我們。

有責任心的合夥人非常搶手，但這一類人經常被誤解成我們僅僅需要向他懺悔錯誤。我們這裡提到的真正有責任心的合夥人到底應該對什麼負責？

責任心（accountability）有兩個詞跟組成：account + ability。一個有責任心的合夥人，他會把你的能力做一個帳戶，做好記錄，並幫助你從一而終、堅定地執行下去。

兩個人總比一個人好，因為二人勞碌同得美好的果效。若是跌倒，這人可以扶起他的同伴；若是孤身跌倒，沒有別人扶起他來，這人就有禍了。——傳道書4:9-10

這就意味著 有責任心的合夥人不只是一起分享或者奮鬥的夥伴。你可以信任他，他會幫你執行你的行動計畫，不怕直接質問你是否全力以赴，在你跌倒時幫你站起來。

找一個導師

負責任的合夥人像是一個志同道合的同行者，但導師是一個既能讓你有責任心又能讓你知道如何超越目前的意識範疇的人。

一個導師應該在成熟度和行為上比你快上幾步，這樣他們就可以指示你一條有著新高度和水準的道路！

正如使徒保羅所說：

“所以我求你們效法我。”保羅也要求信徒以他為榜樣，因為他是“效法基督”的。哥林多前書11:1

希伯來書的作者鼓勵我們：

從前引導你們、傳神之道給你們的人，你們要想念他們,效法他們的信心，留心看他們為人的結局。希伯來書13:7

三股繩不易斷

擁有一個有責任心的合夥人和一個導師，你們三人如同一條三股繩不易折斷。

有人攻勝孤身一人，若有二人便能敵擋他；三股合成的繩子不容易折斷。傳道書 4:12

在你的一生中，上帝一直在給你留下關於你是世上獨一無二的線索。尋找有責任心的夥伴（們）和導師，也許是你為自己的命定調整的下一步計畫。

不先商議，所謀無效；謀士眾多，所謀乃成。箴言15:22

是時候喚醒你命定中的無限可能了！

祝福你，

艾道格


Two People Your Destiny Needs to Succeed
Doug Addison
2019-01-31

How confident do you feel when it comes to the journey to pursue your destiny?

I have found that most people already have what they need to either get started or take the next step in their destiny. They just need encouragement, support or directions to move forward.

There are two types of people who can help you reach your destiny!

Find an accountability partner

You may need some outside help to keep you motivated in your journey. After all, we all need people who join hands with us and encourage us in our destiny.

Accountability partners are a popular idea but have often been misunderstood as people we merely confess our wrongs to. But what should an accountability partner actually be responsible for?

Accountability is made up of two words: account + ability. An accountability partner is a peer who takes an account—makes a record—of your ability and helps hold you to it!

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 NIV

This means an accountability partner is more than just a friend you share your struggles with. It is someone you can trust to help you stick to a plan of action, isn’t afraid to ask you if you’re really giving it your all and can help you get up if you fall!

Consider finding a mentor

While an accountability partner is more of a like-minded peer, a mentor is someone who—while also keeping you accountable—can show you how to go farther than your current understanding.

A mentor should be a few steps ahead of you in maturity and action so they can show you the way to new heights and levels of your destiny!

As the apostle Paul said:

Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1 NIV

The author of Hebrews encourages us to:

Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Hebrews 13:7 NIV

A 3-strand cord is not easily broken

Having an accountability partner and a mentor can create a 3-strand cord that is not easily broken!

Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 NIV

All your life, God has been leaving you clues about your uniqueness. Finding accountability partner(s) and/or a mentor may be the next step to positioning yourself for your destiny.

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
Proverbs 15:22 NIV

It’s time to awaken to unlimited possibilities!

Blessings!
Doug Addison