Month: May 2013

I have been thinking and pondering how Jesus attacked problems that were in his path, and trying to cull out from his example what I can learn and apply to things that happen on my daily walk.  Obviously he went off by himself to pray, recharge and think quite often.  And I think that is something that we forget about quite often!

But it’s the way he takes action when its time to take action that is stuck in my mind. He is often quick and decisive and passionate for his cause.  And then there’s his ability to say to the father I’ll did it your way.

But do what you want, and not what I want. Matthew 26:39

Then add on top of that his ability to forcefully and accurately carry out that direction.  That takes a ton of devotion, strength and discipline (and preparation and training!)  That’s what I am thinking about this morning. The example he left to follow the cause with incredible dedication and to fight to the end (and fight to win!) is really impressive.

Something to consider as you approach your day, and it’s battles.

I woke up today realizing that I will never have the opportunity to live May 15, 2013 again.  I need to make this day be something that my future self will look back and thank my past self.  The Creator gave you this day, use it! It’s a gift from Him, bring Him glory in exchange!

¹² With all my heart I thank you.

I stumbled on this last week, and I found it to quite profound.  For of course, who knows yourself better than you!

If any man thinks ill of you, do not be angry with him, for you are worse than he thinks you to be – Spurgeon

Good advice for dealing with those who find exception with you.

..but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Philippians 2:3 KJV

Some ideas are timeless, and yet we still have a hard time grasping them.  Check out these words attributed to Plato

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” – Plato

All of us are walking down the same hard row called life – rich and poor, educated and non educated, man and woman.  As you interact with others today, offer them the grace you offered you!

Oh it’s Nickel and Dime day – 5/10, and I forgot to post this morning!  I had several things on my mind as soon as I jumped out of bed and then had to head off to the rest of my day.

And that stinks, because I had figured out already I would write about taking care of the small things, and how those help you get the big things done!  Some example I am!

²¹ “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’  Matthew 25:21 (NIV)