Big Ideas

I sure get a lot of big ideas. My wife laughs at me and gets a little nervous sometimes because if I followed through with half the stuff I come up with in my ample-sized cranium, then I'd probably be some homeless guy on the street (not that that would be such a bad thing) because I'd screw everything up. She's right when she tells me to be realistic.

Most of the big ideas I have are a little too big, especially because I haven't been faithful with the small stuff. If I'd stop spending so much time dreaming up these big ideas and focused on the stuff in front of me (my family, the relationships I already have and those I can already serve, and the tasks with which I've been entrusted), I'd probably be a great man. Instead, I usually settle for dreaming up some great ideas that are never realized. Here's a great idea: taking care of what's been put in front of me and using what I've already been given.