Hey friends, welcome to the Graceology with Gwen Smith podcast.

I'm Gwen Smith and I'm really glad you're here.

Each week I host two different shows, one with incredible guests and meaningful conversations,

and one called A Moment of Grace, where

it's just me, talking to just you, in a reflective, devotional style to help connect those

busy, bruised, and broken places to the beautiful hope of Jesus. So now I invite you to sit

back and take a deep breath as I share with you a moment of grace.

Sir Isaac Newton wrote a book that was published in 1687 called The Principalia, Mathematical

Principle of Natural Philosophy. In this book, Newton unpackes research that redefines

the way the world looks at science and physics. One of the three laws of motion he wrote about is

this. An object in motion tends to remain in motion unless an external force is applied to it.

Interestingly enough, this particular law of motion presents a compelling analogy for increasing growth

and progressing towards mature faith.

When it comes to growing in spiritual maturity, the most important thing to do is get started.

Once you begin to move, it's much easier to stay in motion,

to progress, to mature. Motivation often follows the simple discipline of getting started. Though I know

this to be true, I am still the princess of procrastination, almost tiara worthy. Even though I'm aware

that progress and procrastination are totally oil and water, I'm also blissfully delusional

with rationalization. You know, my oil and water blend just fine, thank you very much. Hmm,

the antithesis of procrastination, then, is simply to do something, anything.

Find a way to move forward.

Start small.

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