Day 10---Have I said more than I've done?
I am sad to report that I have said more than I've done. That fact disappoints me. I seek to rectify the matter by just doing.
Nike says it best: Yesterday, you said tomorrow.
We know what the Bible says, "Faith, without works, is dead."
Time to just do it...
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
SA the Teacher
Day 9----What do I want to teach or represent in this world?
This prompt took a lot of thought for me. I was not sure I truly understand its purpose. And suddenly, it dawned on me. That is what I want to represent or teach: PURPOSE.
Everyone has a purpose for being on this earth. If you still have breath to draw, you have purpose. God wastes nothing.
I would like to represent purpose by first, living out my purpose. After some time, I have come to realize that God has a clear and divine purpose for my being here. I will say that I struggle with defining that purpose but that is because I am trying to do it in my own strength. Daily, I learn to surrender and God guides me along as I go.
At times, I think about becoming life coach. I really want people to live in their purpose, starting with myself. Yet, I have to remember that God has me right where He wants me. Purpose being fulfilled...
This prompt took a lot of thought for me. I was not sure I truly understand its purpose. And suddenly, it dawned on me. That is what I want to represent or teach: PURPOSE.
Everyone has a purpose for being on this earth. If you still have breath to draw, you have purpose. God wastes nothing.
I would like to represent purpose by first, living out my purpose. After some time, I have come to realize that God has a clear and divine purpose for my being here. I will say that I struggle with defining that purpose but that is because I am trying to do it in my own strength. Daily, I learn to surrender and God guides me along as I go.
At times, I think about becoming life coach. I really want people to live in their purpose, starting with myself. Yet, I have to remember that God has me right where He wants me. Purpose being fulfilled...
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Spices
Day 8--The most important spice of life
I know it's a cliche but I truly believe that variety is the spice of life. I just feel you should try many different experiences because trying new things keeps life interesting.
Change is inevitable. Once you learn and understand that, you tend to not mind the things that happen. After all, that's what life does...it happens.
I know it's a cliche but I truly believe that variety is the spice of life. I just feel you should try many different experiences because trying new things keeps life interesting.
Change is inevitable. Once you learn and understand that, you tend to not mind the things that happen. After all, that's what life does...it happens.
The Critic
Day 7--Who is my biggest critic, other than myself, and why?
Let me just say, I am indeed my biggest critic. I do not think there is anyone else harder on me than I am. I can be quite ruthless, but I cannot pick myself.
At different times, I feel those closest to me will become the critic I need when I need it. I think it is criticism heavily laced with encouragement. I cannot give the 'critic' title to one person because any one of my friends will step up and say, 'Hey, Step, you really need to get going.' It's more like a gentle kick than a critical punch.
Those who know me well feel I have a lot to offer and am loaded down with potential. I do not think any of them want me to waste it. That fact, alone, makes them all by biggest critic---after I get done with me.
Let me just say, I am indeed my biggest critic. I do not think there is anyone else harder on me than I am. I can be quite ruthless, but I cannot pick myself.
At different times, I feel those closest to me will become the critic I need when I need it. I think it is criticism heavily laced with encouragement. I cannot give the 'critic' title to one person because any one of my friends will step up and say, 'Hey, Step, you really need to get going.' It's more like a gentle kick than a critical punch.
Those who know me well feel I have a lot to offer and am loaded down with potential. I do not think any of them want me to waste it. That fact, alone, makes them all by biggest critic---after I get done with me.
What I Do...
Day 6--Evaluate my 'unconditional' giving trait.
Friends and I were discussing what is the thing that we do, the unconditional thing we do for people no matter how they treat us. My initial response was that I cater to people. I observe what makes them happy and then try to do those things. Those two think I was off base.
Well, maybe the word 'cater' is not the correct word. I've given it much consideration. I notice people have a tendency to tell me things and find it easy to talk to me. I think people feel they can tell me anything, that I really empathize with what they have to say.
Listening is my unconditional giving trait. I'm the shoulder people cry on, the choir people preach to, the vent people release to, the board they bounce idea off of.
So what's on your mind? Go ahead; I'll wait...
Friends and I were discussing what is the thing that we do, the unconditional thing we do for people no matter how they treat us. My initial response was that I cater to people. I observe what makes them happy and then try to do those things. Those two think I was off base.
Well, maybe the word 'cater' is not the correct word. I've given it much consideration. I notice people have a tendency to tell me things and find it easy to talk to me. I think people feel they can tell me anything, that I really empathize with what they have to say.
Listening is my unconditional giving trait. I'm the shoulder people cry on, the choir people preach to, the vent people release to, the board they bounce idea off of.
So what's on your mind? Go ahead; I'll wait...
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