Joy Wasted with KB Dickey

Have you ever felt like you’re constantly in motion but not really going anywhere? Like you’re running a marathon on a treadmill—exhausted but still in the same spot? Whew! If that’s you, this message is about to set you free.

Let me remind you: Movement is not the same as progress. You can be busy all day and still accomplish nothing. You can chase every opportunity, answer every call, and jump at every request, but if none of it aligns with your true purpose, you’re just spinning your wheels.

Move with Intention, Move in Silence

Not every move needs an announcement. Not every opportunity needs a “yes.” Sometimes, the most powerful moves happen in silence, behind the scenes, when no one is clapping for you. Strategic movement is what leads to true progress. Be intentional about where you put your energy, who you align with, and what you pursue.

And here’s the real game-changer: Use your God-given gifts to make room for you. That thing inside you—the raw, uncut talent you didn’t earn but were born with? It’s already yours. But just because you have a gift doesn’t mean it’s automatically effective. You have to develop it. Sharpen it. Protect it.

Denzel Washington, one of my all-time favorites, said it best: “Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.” Read that again. Then let it sink in.

Nurture Your Gift, Then Share It

We live in a world that rewards visibility, but don’t get caught up in performing for applause. Work on your craft when no one is watching. Train, learn, and grow in the quiet seasons. When the time is right, your gift will shine, and you’ll be ready.

And don’t just move forward—bring people with you! Lift as you climb. Encourage others. Help them see what’s possible. We weren’t put here just to succeed alone.

Stay Focused on the Mission

This message hit me hard today, and maybe it’s hitting you too. You are stronger today than you were yesterday. You are wiser. You have so much more to do. So don’t get distracted, don’t get discouraged, and don’t confuse movement with progress.

Get clarity. Stay hopeful. Stay locked in.

And if no one else says it, let me be the first: You got this! Keep going!

Amen, self. Lord knows I needed this message today.

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