This time I had a different reaction. I'd never been on a mission trip before and had starting thinking, in days prior to this conversation, about what a potentially life changing event this could be for people going. Plus, what a great opportunity, if it really worked out that I could go! So I decided, yes, I do want to go. Then I made call to trip coordinator to let him know.

Within a week, I had a ticket, all obstacles had dissolved themselves, and money had been donated for me to go. Two days later I was on plane to Lithuania!

Whether it's a trip, a dream vacation, a new job, an improved relationship, or whatever your heart's desire.... there is power in asking. So decide what you want, then ask for it. Speak it out loud or right it down. Have a clear picture of exactly what it is, why you want it, and how it will feel when you have it.

Then put some energy behind it. Take steps necessary to make it happen, knowing that things will turn out right. Because, when it's right thing for you, it will happen.

Four Steps to Getting More of What You Want:

- Know what you want and why - feel it Ask for it - say it out loud, write it down Action - take steps to make it happen Believe - know that right thing for you will happen