For anyone who desires to reach a high level of expertise in their chosen field, passion, or profession it is important that there be an ongoing commitment to training, instruction, correction, and the continuous task of sharpening skills. You may be an aspiring student in college who desires to run a business one day. Your education is important, do it well, study hard and consistently, but never forget that your training will be ongoing—you must remain a student. You may have a desire to be a great athlete. A desire is not enough. You need competent coaches, undying commitment, perseverance for the times that you encounter injuries and other setbacks, and a teachable spirit to gain the skills and expertise necessary for you to grow and excel. You might desire to be a great father or mother—that’s a wonderful desire. You need help, you need instruction, you need role models of godly moms and dads who’ve traveled the trail, been through the struggles of parenting, and have seen God at work in the joyous times and painful times of parenting. It really doesn’t matter what field you are in or what you are pursuing there are two very important factors that will lead to the fulfillment of your desire—you need a teacher, a mentor who can guide and direct you; and you need to be receptive, willing to listen to the nuggets of wisdom and instruction that will be offered to you.