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The Number 1 Thing Holding You Back in 2021

1/7/2021

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It is a brand-new year, and I genuinely believe that God has got some incredible things in store for us all in 2021.  But guess what?  There is something massive out there right now that is holding so many artists back. It’s NOT…
  • COVID-19
  •  The Government 
  • Your Mama
  •  Your Family
  • Your Abilities
  • Your Inabilities
  •  A Lack of Money
  •  A Lack of Opportunities

All of these molehills pale compared to this mountain so many creatives face: a lack of vision. No matter where you are, what kind of an artist you are, no matter how long you have been walking with the Lord, THIS is the number one thing that holds people back.

Vision Is Defined by What You Focus Upon 
One of the critical truths I’ve learned about developing a vision for my life, art, and business is this: Vision is either based on what has been or on what is possible. You can’t have it both ways. 

Far too many people allow their ability to see into the future be defined by what has happened in their past.  In other words, they run every idea for the future through the lens of what has happened to them in the past. This is a recipe for self-sabotage. 

Set Your Vision Higher
As you are stepping into 2021 with all the promise, opportunities, and thousands of hours yet to be filled with creativity, it is time to dream.  It is time to set your vision higher and NOT on what has defined you in the past.  

Now is not the time to focus on how good or bad 2020 was. It’s not time to worry about the lost opportunities and things you didn’t think you could get through. It is time to set your eyes on things above and to refocus as you establish a vision for your life and art in this new year.

Don’t Let the Year Define You –YOU Define the Year
It’s easy to blame your current situation on the year that we all just experienced. But for many artists I know, 2020 was their best year ever. They started last year focused on things above instead of their past failings and limitations. They were ready to pivot and take advantage of the opportunities a socially distanced, partially shut down society had to offer. In short, they had an incredible year – but do you know why? 

Vision. They believed it was possible. They saw it in their imagination, they cooperated with the Holy Spirit on a daily, moment-by-moment basis, and with His help and guidance, they acted upon those ideas.

They didn’t allow fear from the past, the drama of the present, or what other people were saying to define what they thought was possible in 2020. They simply dreamed with God and agreed in their heart that the thing God was showing them, the thing that was burning inside of them, was their truth, their vision, for the year.

And as they agreed in their heart with the vision God was birthing in their spirits, praying and believing that they have received it, just like Mark 11:24 teaches us, things began to happen. The dream started to manifest in their life.  And as a result, their lives, their art, and their businesses all thrived. That is how the Kingdom of God works.  
9 Comments
Carole Pattenden
1/8/2021 07:12:02 am

Hi Matt, thank you for encouraging us artists, to keep our eyes and hearts tuned upwards to God. I
did the Artist Ruse up course last year and am doing it again, with the aim of joining the mentiring course at the end.
Your podcasts and mini courses have challenged and encouraged me to keep believing, that what God has placed in me is REAL and will be realised, if I play my part.
Thanks again.
Carole

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matt
1/8/2021 08:52:03 am

That's so great, Carole! Looking forward to getting to know you!

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Barbara Nyvall
1/8/2021 09:01:03 am

Mark 11:24 is now posted on my art table. Your words are so encouraging. I am so grateful Artist Rise Up has been brought to me. Keep up the good work Matt Romney.

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Judy Mabardy link
1/8/2021 09:17:40 am

Every podcast is rich with Devine wisdom and insight to encourage us all. I am so grateful the Lord led me here. Thank you for the encouragement to go beyond myself and let God be God directing the gifts He gave me.
God uses you and the teaching to keep my vision I have locked arms with God and His dreams for me.
Excited to let God direct my 2021
God bless!

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Jane Clothilde Edoo
1/8/2021 06:26:14 pm

Thank you so much Matt,
It's very encouraging.
Blessings,
Jane

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Lyne Johnson (Australia)
1/9/2021 12:03:21 am

Hi Matt. I'm looking forward to doing this course with you.
I'd actually put it aside for the time being as I am doing another course continuing from last year. After my quiet time today felt a strong prompting to go with this course too. I didn't realize initially that they wouldn't collide that's why I put your course aside.
Anyway I'm looking forward to what you have to say . Thanks heaps Lyne

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Ruth
1/9/2021 11:43:22 am

Don't even class myself as an artist.. never think I'm good enough to sell my things.. Did your course last year.. and bought your book on Audible and listened to it over and over . Never really brave enough to comment. You have helped me so much already. Thank you Matt. But I know I still have so far to go.. keep praying for direction still not sure what I'm doing lol

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Ellie
1/10/2021 12:51:43 am

Love your reminder about VISION! Spurs me on to make my vision become real when I translate vision into tangible steps forward & action plans. Thank you!

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Beverley Goode
1/12/2021 01:11:41 am

Hi - I enrolled in this course earlier this week after it came up on my FB. I also forwarded link to my Christian neighbour who paints. Neither of us know how to re-access our enrolment. Can you check up please and let me now - thanks Bev Goode

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