Category: Daily Post

That last few days writing has not been my thing.  It’s not that my mind is empty, it’s just that the thoughts are marinating and not ready to leak out yet.  Writing seems to be that way, sometimes the thoughts flow and something they are sticky.   Also, I have been traveling some and have not had a lot of keyboard time, when I can write.

Anyway, I did take a brain break on a rainy evening this week and take in the new movie Equalizer.   I am not sure I would recommend it. It’s a pretty good thriller, but lots of killing, and I mean lots and mostly by one guy – the good guy!    I did want to mention however, that his character is interesting.  He is dealing with a world of personal pain, but instead of feeling sorry for himself, he turns his energy toward others.  He takes a strong interest in helping people he encounters who need a helping hand.  This part of his character was intriguing. I thought it was a good example of how followers of the Christ should invest in those we meet.  Always trying to make those around us better by offering encouragement, listening and pointing to a better way.

Think about that as you deal with others today.

11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)

This has to inspire you somehow:

Your Monday may have been dreary but just keep in mind that the voice of Eeyore is ALSO the same guy who is the voice of Optimus Prime.

— David Skidmore (@sycamoreskid) October 14, 2014

Somedays you may be down on you luck, but with that same voice you can save the world!!

I was listening to a song of Friday that mentioned beging guilty of focusing on the waves instead of focusing on his face.  To me, this was brillant imaginery.  Something worthy of starting the week thinking about.

²⁶ When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out ^[f]in fear. ²⁷ But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”

²⁸ Peter said to Him, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” ²⁹ And He said, “Come!” And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus.³⁰ But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” ³¹ Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and *said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”  Matthew 14:22-33

Today, will you focus on the waves or on his Face?

It’s Friday ! Yeah!  Including today, there’s only 12 left in this year.  12 Marbles.  Make sure you make them count!  Keep on doing.  And while you are, maybe these words will guide you to keep your eyes focused on those important things.

Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that thou art;
Thou my best thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.

and the end

High King of heaven, my victory won,
May I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.

Saw this on Facebook last night. It seemed appropriate to share with all of my readers!