We spend time looking for the perfect schedule, the perfect diet, the perfect outfit, or the perfect chocolate cake recipe. At times we think we have found it and then the schedule doesn’t allow time for something we need, the diet is not working, the outfit gets stained, and the cake flops. Perfection is difficult to achieve and we cannot maintain it. Don’t give up but rather chase excellence. We want perfection because that makes us look good but that…
“I don’t have time. I am tired.” It does not take long to come up with excuses. Excuses are a way of putting off things or blaming others for not doing what we should do. Why do I make excuses? It could be to avoid doing something or maybe not taking responsibility for what you need to do. Why do you make excuses? This week I was reading and meditating in Exodus. In Exodus 3 God has just appeared to…
Deny me, are you serious? Is that really something that I want to do? Denying yourself is saying no to yourself. Why should I do that? That is the opposite of what the world tells us to do. Yet, this is what we need to learn self-denial. As we look to grow and achieve all that God is calling us to do, we need to overcome the heart issues that hinder us reaching our goals. To overcome the hindrance…
It is easy to be kind to nice people. Being kind to someone who is kind to you is easy. It is easy to be kind when it does not cost you or require much time. Is that really genuine kindness? I want to challenge us to think about genuine kindness. An example of this is seen In 2 Samuel 9. David gives Mephibosheth land that had belonged to his grandfather and then invites him to eat with him. Jonathan,…
A life of humility will bring growth. “I am the best in the class.” Those words were spoken by a boy who was proud of his accomplishment. He might have been the best but that attitude is really not one that will lead to growth. We need to know the disciplines for successful growth. We want hearts that are ready to grow and achieve all that God has called us to do. 7 Heart Issues that Hinder Achieving Your Goals…