The Doldrums

Long ago, before the invention of steam or internal combustion engines, ships relied on sail. To think that these tiny vessels without modern navigation could go around the world and return to home is incredible. They faced storms, famine, and mutiny, but the thing they feared the most was... the doldrums!

Doldrums were the terrifying state when all wind died, the sails lay dormant, and all souls were at the mercy of the tide. Days, even weeks could pass, when restive men eating through precious supplies could do nothing but wait.

Ever been there? Stuck, still, drifting with whatever tide would grab you. Wasting time... Wasting life. I've been there, and it's no fun!

I was talking about this to a friend of mine the other day, and I felt such a stirring in my heart to tell you that it's time for the wind of purpose to blow again in your heart! You are not designed to waste in trackless oceans of indecision, but to fly across your circumstance toward your goal!! Listen... Is that a breeze I hear?