A Slow Fade

We want things fast and want them to happen on a big time scale. We want total transformation, massive amazing change, and big payouts. All of that is in reach, but the work involved to get there is rarely as instant, sizable or flashy. It turns out, being wise small is the way to big things. Something you do every day for a year will begin to completely change your life. These are awesomely powerful ideas for change. But the devil knows about them as well. He doesn't want you making a slow and steady build. Though he knows it will work. Instead he wants to work those same truths against you in A SLOW FADE.

This idea came from a Casting Crowns song, and I've included the lyrics below. It also came from the heart of a wonderful person, my wife Sommer. She's had these ideas on her heart for some time and she encouraged me to share them with you. She's my partner in all of this and it is my pleasure to let her help. 

As we go through, pick out both BIG and LITTLE things. Pick out big problems you want out of your life. Then think of little steps that take you closer to them and little steps that will lead you away. Pick out big blessing you want in your life, then identify little steps that distance you from them, and then little, consistent daily choices that can get you there before you know it. 

We want to think small today to understand how to get to something big. Because life altering trouble is a slow fade, not a quick, single act. And the same is true for greatness. It's all in how you choose to employ the principle.

Be careful little eyes what you see
It's the second glance that ties your hands
As darkness pulls the strings
Be careful little feet where you go
For it's the little feet behind you
That are sure to follow

It's a slow fade
When you give yourself away
It's a slow fade
When black and white have turned to grey
And thoughts invade, choices made

A price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day

It's a slow fade
It's a slow fade

Be careful little ears what you hear
When flattery leads to compromise
The end is always near
Be careful little lips what you say
For empty words and promises
Lead broken hearts astray

It's a slow fade
When you give yourself away
It's a slow fade
When black and white have turned to grey
And thoughts invade, choices made

A price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day

The journey from your mind to your hands
Is shorter than you're thinking
Be careful if you think you stand
You just might be sinking

And it's a slow fade
When you give yourself away
It's a slow fade
When black and white have turned to grey
And thoughts invade, choices made

A price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day (slow fade)
Daddies never crumble in a day (slow fade)
Families never crumble in a day

Oh, be careful little eyes what you see
Oh, be careful little eyes what you see
For the Father up above is looking down in love
Oh, be careful little eyes what you see

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: John Mark Hall

Slow Fade lyrics © My Refuge Music, Be Essential Songs