Is it so Hard to simply…Believe?

Posted: December 5, 2020 in Inspirational
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I know that a great deal has been written about Abraham, the patriarch of the Old Testament, and honestly far more than I could ever begin to convey in a single blog post. The same thing can be said about how many times you or I have heard someone speak about Abraham in our lifetimes. He is not only important to the Christian faith, but also to Muslims as well because he was the father of Ismael, who as mentioned in Genesis 16:12 below, was against everyone.

This man will be like a wild donkey. His hand will be against everyone, and everyone’s hand will be against him; he will live at odds with all his brothers.

Interesting verse, isn’t it? But let’s get back to Abraham because he does something in his life that caused God to award him with the status that I know all of us would give anything to have. God saw something very different in Abraham that gave Him confidence in knowing that He could start over with the Jewish nation. Abraham was special in the eyes of God and that has always struck me…what made him different? What did he do that would cause the Creator to think in his mind, “that is my guy”? “He is the one I am going to work with” “I am gambling on him”.

When you read about Abraham you can see right away that he is a doer. He is a man of action when the situation calls for this. He wrestled with God over the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. He rescued his nephew Lot and his family when they were captured. But what I found most interesting about the story of Abraham is that “doing” is not what caused God to find so intriguing about him…it was Abrahams “believing” that actually moved God. In fact, the verse in the center of this post is what made me write this in the first place is in Genesis:

Abram believed the Lord, and He credited it to him as righteousness. Genesis 15:12

Think about that for a moment…for the very first time in the Bible, we see faith and righteousness mentioned together. Why is this so important? Because of this statement:

By Abraham just simply believing in God…down deep in his heart, God gave him a right standing or a “different” standing with Him.

Abraham’s heart was turned toward God in an enduring trust, obedience, and submissive relationship. Because of that rock-solid belief, it changed his status with the Creator of this universe. Abraham didn’t conquer the greatest army in the world or climb the highest mountain…all he did was believe, and that belief caused his position with God…to be BETTER.

Guys, in almost every post I have ever written here on IronManStrength, I have expressed the fact that living in this world, as a Christian, is not an easy road. I don’t say that to depress you, I say it to encourage you because of the amazing journey we are all on together.

What I find extremely encouraging about the story of Abraham is the fact that even though what he saw in front of him was contrary to what God told him…He still believed. Here was a guy who was told his offspring would outnumber the stars and this would all begin with his very own son… he was over 100 years old and his wife was a ripe young 95…but, guess what? He still believed…

Then the word of the Lord came to him: “This man will not be your heir, but a son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.”  He took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then the Lord said to him, “So shall your offspring be. Genesis 15: 4-5

Guys, hear me out for a second…how does this really apply to you? How does the story of some old guy who lived over 2000 years ago make a difference to any of us right now? It’s simple really…

Abraham had problems – we have problems

Abraham had struggles – we have struggles

Abraham had family issues – all of us have family issues

God spoke to Abraham – God can speak to us

The difference:

ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD

Not lip service…but real belief…that is truly what it comes down to guys…actual belief that God can do what He says He can. 

When you believe God can be trusted…your relationship with Him changes. When you are obedient and submissive toward God and do not allow arrogance inside all of us to show through…things will change.

I encourage you to take your own belief to the next level by trusting God.

Establish a “right standing” with Him…

Do you Believe it?

Until next time guys…

THE GLAMORIZATION OF HELL

Posted: November 8, 2020 in Something to think about
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We certainly don’t have to look very hard anymore to see Hell glamorized because it is everywhere…all around us…RIGHT BEFORE OUR EYES. Movies, combined with television shows, and the music scene are ablaze with explicit shows or songs pouring out and our kids are blindly singing the lyrics, completely ignorant of what they mean. It doesn’t end there.

  • Do you realize there was a movie made called “Hellboy” from Hollywood where the lead character is someone from directly from Hell sent here to fight bad guys? Only in Hollywood could someone imagine a character from hell and then turn it into something on-screen so that kids think is desirable.
  • Did you know there was a television series, that aired in primetime called “Lucifer” solely about the experiences of the devil? According to Wikipedia, Lucifer abandons Hell for Los Angeles where he runs his own nightclub named ‘LUX’ and becomes a consultant to the LAPD. What do you think people thought about Satan after watching that show? Do you think it’s possible this show made the devil look good?
  • Did you know there have been so many movies and TV shows made about demonic possession that now they just insert them into the category of horror films? Can you imagine you and your friend’s binge-watching horror movies but instead learn you are watching satanically influenced movies? Someone is working overtime to get our attention.

All of these examples slowly change what we think about satan, hell, and what is happening.

THINK OF IT THIS WAY

One of the methods a conquering force will use to take over a cultures’ population is by completely infiltrating the younger generation and applying a slow and gradual exposure to their own opposite agenda by making it seem impressive or desirable. Prolonged exposure will indoctrinate, compromise, dilute and ultimately convert the target…which probably won’t be you, the adult, but rather someone you care deeply about…like your son or your daughter.

Daily exposure will eventually cause their natural spiritual defense system to be compromised. In a phrase, your child lets their guard down and that is all satan needs. He will use ANY opening, no matter how small, to gain a foothold.

HELL IS STILL A BAD PLACE

If you are like me, most people grew up thinking Hell was a terrible place; And its leader, satan, was pure evil and his demon minions were also really bad. Now YOU may still feel that way BUT, because of what I mentioned above, there is a growing group of people in America who don’t. WHY? because they aren’t completely convinced Hell is such a bad place.

As I said…movies, television, and even satanists are further emboldened in our world right now. And, combined with America choosing compromise versus what this country was founded on…literally, Satan does not have to hide anymore. Moreover, because of the proliferation of social media, our kids are exposed to an unending supply of evil content and over time, they become dependent and want to consume more. Day-after-day, they are drenched in Satanic propaganda and because they desensitized to what they’re seeing, there are no internal alarms inside them going off. What do you think is going to happen? I have given you a verse below for the answer.

SATAN HAS AN ENDGAME

Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. 1 Peter 5:7

During my lifetime, I know satan has been working to fulfill his plan but now it looks like he has a sense of urgency. He has always been here, using his subtle tactics to persuade you into refocusing your attention on his earthly pleasure. Now during COVID 2020, he is operating out in the open where we can see him plainly and I don’t see many people rebuking him or calling out what they see. From my vantage point, satan actually appears to be welcome in some areas of this country and that has emboldened him even more.

When lawlessness is welcomed or encouraged, satan is empowered.

WHY AM I TELLING YOU THIS?

If the information I am sharing is new to you, then consider this your warning. PLEASE open your eyes and see the reality of what is happening each night on the news. 

Don’t reject this warning, but rather acknowledge, get on your knees and pray to Christ Jesus for your family and our nation.

This is not a political blog, but spiritual-

Until next time guys-

Though He Slay me, yet I will Hope in Him…

Posted: October 24, 2020 in Something to think about
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Though He slay me, yet I will hope in Him; I will surely defend my ways to His face. Job 13:15

This is one of the most astounding declarations of faith about the goodness of God that was ever spoken. Whatever God allowed to happen to Job, whatever burden He laid upon Him, whatver pain he suffered, even if God should decide to “slay” him, Job ultimately believed that God would NOT fail him. Think about that.

He had complete and TOTAL reliance upon God. Contemplate the fact that it was NOT even a possibility to Job that God could fail him so therefore he never even considered it even though his so-called friends pressed him too.

I find his statement more exacerbating due to the timing of when he said it. He found himself right in the middle of the most agonizing experiences any human being would ever have to go through. He lost his family, his wealth, his land, his livestock, his house, and finally, his health…and none of this by his own hand.

If you were in Job’s circumstance, could you still have faith in someone that has deserted you? 

If God seemingly abandoned you and then you fell into the series of misfortunes like Job went through wouldn’t it be easy to just say, “to heck with this!” and give up and disown God? Why didn’t Job do that?

What kind of relationship did Job have with God that he not only had faith in Him but knew God’s very nature well enough to know that whatever, was happening to him, whatever this looked like visually, was NOT the God he was connected to and knew. I find that incredible.

Just consider with me for a moment the idea of having someone in your life that will not fail you, will not stop supporting or encouraging you, or will not walk away from you even at your ugliest moments.

When you have failed someone or yourself. When you are having real trouble just loving yourself…that is the low point I am referring to. That is the specific spot that when you reach it…is where Jesus meets you. Right when you feel the most alone possible. He is RIGHT there with you.

Job knew it because he had experienced something with God that he didn’t want to lose. That inner peace is simply the love of the savior towards you and me. Job believed that to his core and that faith gave him the strength to say, “though he slay me, yet I will hope in Him”.  Can you imagine being connected to Christ where you could say that AND believe it even during the worst of times? 

Can you imagine trusting Christ SO much that nothing in this world really mattered? Why? because this is all just “STUFF”…just things we leave behind. 

The only thing that matters is your journey on this Earth to get to Him, AND…who you touch along the way. Your wife, your family, your friends, and everyone else.

Guys, I encourage you today to build your faith during these extremely difficult times. Be prepared so that if the time ever came, walking away from God could NEVER be an option.

You would simply say, “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”, Joshua 24:15

Until next time Guys…

Where I Find God…

Posted: October 18, 2020 in Inspirational
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I recently heard a song on a country station that got me thinking about life right now and my own modified routine during this crazy time of being quarantined. I don’t know about you, but everything in my life has been radically changed including having to work from home because I’m considered “non-essential”. That feels good…

I have to say though, that this song reminded me of how God works when it talked about finding Him anywhere throughout the day. And ironically, the song said he found God in the most common of places…he didn’t have to be in church, or on a mountain top…He found God driving, fishing…anywhere. As you can imagine, that got me thinking about where I see God inserting himself into my life during this time of being unable to go to work. Working from home on a cell phone is painful, but yet, God reminded me though, I am still employed when some are not. AND…He is right there beside me and that helped me greatly.

This whole situation reminded me of the poem called “Footprints” I read when I was younger where a man was looking back over his life and he noticed that through the very difficult times he only saw one set of footprints in the sand. And so he questioned God, because it looked like God had abandoned him during the hardest parts of his life. But what he learned was that God had been carrying him the whole time. God had NOT abandoned him but rather was holding him tightly, just like a father would do.

I just think it’s important to recognize as men, that we are not alone in this life even though sometimes it really feels that way. Guys…God IS there quietly working to help us, to strengthen us, and to support us.

The Bible says in Jeremiah 29:13, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all of your heart”. Guys, I encourage you today to push forward through this difficult time of COVID…whatever that looks like for you. Truly seek God for the answers you need and He will provide you the relief…All you have to do is ask. 

AND…PLEASE do not be discouraged if you don’t hear His voice. Just stay focused with your eyes on Him and you will get through. Remember, what you are seeking is that place in your life where you will find God. And believe me, that can be anywhere.

So, now that you know He will meet you anywhere and everywhere, what do you want to ask Him?

Until next time guys…

Are you too Preoccupied?

Posted: January 11, 2020 in Something to think about
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Jesus said to his disciples in Luke 18:8, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?

Guys, as we approach our collective futures, the question for each believer is… Am I persevering in faith, continuing steadfast in prayer, and calling on God so that justice may be done and his righteous cause may triumph completely and forever?

Or am I so preoccupied with this life, my life, that I am not looking forward to Christ’s return and his eternal kingdom?

Which one are you?

If you are too busy to remember what Christ did for you on the cross, then this short reminder is for you… I encourage you, my brother, to stop and hit the reset switch for yourself and your eyes back on Christ and not on what you see in front of you or on your phone.

All of the distractions…well, those are Satan‘s traps he has set for you. Think about this, by distracting you, he can persuade you into believing that what you see around you is all there is to YOUR life… But that is NOT THE TRUTH, your life and your future life is to live with Christ having an eternal future…that is His plan for you.

Guys…Don’t lose your focus. Put your phone down for a minute and don’t become preoccupied with what is on this earth. It is only TEMPORARY.

In His word, Christ encourages us to seek him every day, all the time, so that our faith stays strong…In Jeremiah 29:13 we are told, you will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 

At the beginning of this blog, I gave you a verse in Luke that talked about even Christ having concerns that when he returns to this earth will there be any faith left?

I ask you today… Is your faith still there?…or are you preoccupied?

Stay strong-

Until next time guys…

 

My Version of Joy

Posted: November 4, 2019 in Inspirational
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I have started many blogs on the topic of joy but I’ve never really been able to get very far. You see; in my mind, joy for me was not something I was completely sure about. Joy was always this distant point on the horizon that always eluded me. Joy was like that water mirage in the desert…the one that looks clear until you get close and then it just disappears. That was my version of joy…or at least that is what it seemed.

I also thought joy was a by-product of my circumstances, or in other words, if I’m at Disneyland, surrounded by happy people, then I should be full of joy, right? 

Wrong.

I do think it’s easy to look at the word joy and not really understand it. And for guys this especially true because we tend to look at everything through our identity prism i.e., Achievement, Conquests, etc. WHY? Because that is what the world thinks that joy is.

In other words, the world’s version of joy actually means, what YOU have or achieved, things like money, cars, or just, lots of “stuff”. So that means if you don’t have those things, then you don’t have joy?…is that a fair statement? 

Does “stuff” equal real joy?

Definition according to Webster:

a: joy is the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires: delight

Actually, this definition does NOT surprise me at all because it just confirms what we just spoke about. In the eyes of the world, Joy equals well-being, success, and good fortune.

Here is why I wrote this particular blog on this topic;  recently, as I was struggling with a particularly difficult week, God punched me in the face with something that I had not seen before. It was like He pulled the curtain back and let me look beyond what my eyes could see. What I saw, gave me understanding, and most of all, some joy “perspective”.

I felt as if He asked me, “what are the blessings that I have given you?” which really caused me to think. What I saw beyond that curtain was simply my family. My wife, who still loves me after almost 35 years, my sons, my daughter-in-law, and a new grandson. Honestly, I didn’t see any “stuff” like cars or vacations or anything like that. For me, that was the difference. 

You see, I am the guy that always gets lost when trying to focus on the things that I thought would bring me joy…and that was God’s point…THINGS DON’T BRING US JOY, HE DOES.

By focusing on the things of Him, He showed me that by looking at MY LIFES BLESSINGS, it caused me to see them for what they truly are…my version of joy.

So look at it this way guys…

Throughout the chaos and the mayhem of any given day, when your focus on the day and the outcome of that day is bringing you down…I encourage you to stare into that mist and look to find your own blessings… Because what I found is that by focusing on those, suddenly the day doesn’t seem so bad. 

So you knew after reading this blog that I had to ask this question…

What is your version of joy?

Until next time guys-

God’s Purpose Behind Your Problems

Posted: July 4, 2019 in Inspirational
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Hey Guys-

Its been a while since I have been able to post to this blog as life has gotten in the way. Maybe some of you can identify with me? I am certainly working to correct my consistency but in the meantime, I have found a post from a huge hero of mine, Pastor Rick Warren who happens to write about a topic we all want to know the answer to…God’s Purpose Behind our Problems…

Written by Rick Warren

 

Life is a series of problem-solving opportunities. The problems you

face will either defeat you or develop you – depending on how you

respond to them. Unfortunately, most people fail to see how God wants

to use problems for good in their lives. They react foolishly and

resent their problems rather than pausing to consider what benefit

they might bring. Here are five ways God wants to use the problems in

your life:

 

  1. God uses problems to DIRECT you. Sometimes God must light a fire

under you to get you moving. Problems often point us in a new

direction and motivate us to change. Is God trying to get your

attention? “Sometimes it takes a painful situation to make us change

our ways.” Pr. 20: 30 (GN)

 

  1. God uses problems to INSPECT you. People are like tea bags… if

you want to know what’s inside them, just drop them into hot water!

Has God ever tested your faith with a problem? What do problems

reveal about you? “When you have many kinds of troubles, you should

be full of joy, because you know that these troubles test your faith,

and this will give you patience.” James 1:2-3 (NCV)

 

  1. God uses problems to CORRECT you. Some lessons we learn only

through pain and failure. It’s likely that as a child your parents

told you not to touch a hot stove. But you probably learned by being

burned. Sometimes we only learn the value of something… health,

money, a relationship … by losing it. “… It was the best thing

that could have happened to me, for it taught me to pay attention to

your laws.” Ps 119:71-72 (LB)

 

  1. God uses problems to PROTECT you. A problem can be a blessing in

disguise if it prevents you from being harmed by something more

serious. Last year a friend was fired for refusing to do something

unethical that his boss had asked him to do. His unemployment was a

problem – but it saved him from being convicted and sent to prison a

year later when management’s actions were eventually discovered. “You

intended to harm me, but God intended it for good…” Gen. 50:20 (NIV)

 

  1. God uses problems to PERFECT you. Problems, when responded to

correctly, are character builders. God is far more interested in your

character than your comfort. Your relationship to God and your

character are the only two things you’re going to take with you into

eternity. “We can rejoice when we run into problems …they help us

learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in

us and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally our

hope and faith are strong and steady.” Rom. 5:3-4 (LB)

 

Here’s the point: God is at work in your life – even when you do not recognize it or understand it! But it’s much easier and profitable when you cooperate with Him!

God is NOT like me

Posted: November 25, 2018 in Something to think about
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I am sure that most people, whether Christian or non-Christian, would agree with me when I say that I do not understand why God does or doesn’t anything about what happens on this Earth. God is, and continues to be, a God who doesn’t behave like I would if I were Him…and that my friends, is the main point of this post.

Now, I would not consider myself a big theological guy like my friend, @JeremyRiley, but yet when it comes to God and how we think about Him or how He thinks about us, it might just take some real theology to get the answer we seek.

Let me explain; what I am saying here isn’t really a new revelation but it’s critical to understand this point about God; which is simply that all of us are bound by our “humanness”. What I mean is, because we are human we act accordingly, which means we act…well…like humans…and as a result, how we think about God is affected by our capacity to understand Him. I can’t tell you how many times I have heard friends or acquaintances exclaim, “why did God do that?” or “NOT do that?” and in my mind, I am saying, “what was God thinking?” Yet the answer is actually in scripture and is enlightening if you have never thought like this before…

God was thinking like God and NOT like us…Read this verse from Psalms:

These things you have done and I kept silent; you thought I was altogether like you…Psalms 50:21

The only reason our natural inclination is to think that God would be like us is because what else would He be like? All we have ever been exposed to on this Earth is each other. Moreover, we know that He created us in His own image because the Bible tells us this fact in Genesis so it is reasonable to assume that God is like us right?

Wrong.

Let’s just start there. He clearly states this in the scripture above, ”YOU THOUGHT I WAS ALTOGETHER LIKE YOU”.

Well, He isn’t. God can only be HIMSELF. He is bound by His holiness to be who He is.

I think one of the biggest misconceptions that we have here on earth is that WE think God should behave as we do. Think about that for a second. I have seen people get very angry because they were truly upset that God didn’t intervene or fix a situation that in their minds, God could have taken care of in an instant…but He didn’t.

When this happens, it creates a huge gap between what we THINK we see God doing VERSUS what God is REALLY doing. Read this verse below from Isaiah to help me illustrate my point:

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9 ESV)

For some of us, it may take some humility for us to recognize this very simple fact; that Gods ways are higher and better than our own but again, starting right there with how we think about God.

It is critical for us to recognize our place changes everything for us in how we approach and ultimately come to grips with who He is.

Have you ever heard the expression that “God is God and I am not”? Well, that is a reality check for those of us who just assumed that He might act as we wanted Him too.

But I do have some good news for those who feel this information above might have been a reality check for you;

Gods plan was never about God becoming who we wanted Him to be…but rather it was always about mankind, meaning you and me, becoming more like Him. Take a look at this verse in Romans that illustrates this;

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2 ESV)

Think about this verse guys…

You can conform your heart and mind to be more like God’s and I can tell you that when this happens, it truly changes the way you think. Do you remember at the beginning of this post when I mentioned about being frustrated with God because He isn’t fixing or doing something as you think He should?…now you can see that when we think differently about God because of a renewal of our minds, suddenly, there is an understanding there that wasn’t there before.

Keep in mind that God is just being God and carrying out His plan for our lives and we just need to listen…

Until next time guys…

Some Lessons I Find so Hard to Learn

Posted: May 6, 2017 in Something to think about
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I have a friend who by earthly standards is incredibly successful. In fact, when I look at his “Midas touch” in business, I find myself amazed at what he has done and continues to do. I won’t go into all of his business statistics because frankly, they are mind-boggling but suffice it to say, my friend is very gifted with a business mind.

That being said, along with wealth comes all the other “stuff” right? Cars, houses, vacations, etc. everything on this earth that I wouldn’t mind having myself. You see it’s very easy to look at his life and all of his stuff and do what the Bible calls…covet.

Coveting is wanting what someone else has and throughout the Bible we are presented with scenarios that show that coveting never turns out well for the coveter. In fact, coveting is one of the 10 commandments…which is how much God didn’t want us to look at our neighbor and lust for their stuff.

Now, I know that I am not telling any one anything you don’t already know. This is a very old lesson and many of us are humbled each time we find ourselves going down the coveting path. My only purpose in talking today is taking a look at this idea of what he has, versus what I have.

You see, when I mentioned my friend before, I was careful to say “by earthly standards” he is rich. One thing I have learned over time is everything I see around me is temporary…EVERYTHING. It will all go away at some point with the biggest being ME. I am not going to live forever nor do I want to…at least, here.

(Side note: I do believe I will live forever in another place that is being prepared for me and there, coveting and comparisons to other people all go away.)

My point is when I compare what I have accomplished to what he has accomplished, it is very easy to think something went wrong however, I am very quick to point out to all of you that is EXACTLY what Satan wants you to think. He wants you to think you are a failure and you aren’t worth anything.

WRONG…

The Bible tells us:

Jeremiah 29:11-14 (ESV) 11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. 13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you, declares the Lord..

The Bible also tells us this:

Matthew 6:19-21 (ESV) 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

So as I continue to ponder the “why” of my of my supposed earthly “predicament” as to why I am not earthly rich, I am reminded of the lesson God wanted me to understand in the first place;

Each day of my life, I am depositing my future wealth into a far better place than this temporary one called earth.

Please remember this guys-

I hope that statement above will give you hope as it does me. Frankly, if I believe it faithfully, it will allow me to spend less time wondering why, and more time enjoying the life God has blessed me with right now.

Would that make a difference for you too?

Until next time guys…

Some simple 2017 Perspective

Posted: January 2, 2017 in Inspirational
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Ever felt sorry for yourself?

Yep…I’ve decided that life isn’t going my way right now and the easiest way for me to deal with it is to just feel sorry for myself. I’ve been working hard everyday, struggling to do everything I am supposed to do and still I am not where I want to be in life…so why not feel sorry for myself? Maybe I can get some sympathy from my boss who is holding me back? Or maybe I can get sympathy from my friends, or my wife?

In my opinion, feeling sorry for oneself is the easy road to take. All you are really saying is, “I don’t have to do anything and hopefully, someone will react to my situation? Maybe commiserate with me a little? Maybe help me out”?

What am I really looking for? Someone to say, “Yes, you are right, you’ve got it tough right now”, Would that make me feel better? Honestly, no guys, it wouldn’t. But let me share with you a small quote from someone whom I have great respect for and frankly, once I read what she wrote, I was humbled. She gave me a better perspective. Read this and see what you think:

 

People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.

 If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.

 If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.

 If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.

 The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.

 Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.

 For you see, in the end, it is between you and God.

 It was never between you and them anyway…Mother Teresa

 

That, my friends, is a great perspective. You see we can’t help the fact that we tend to only focus on what we see directly in front of us and lose the essential, important point that it, LIFE ETC. was never about the people we deal with, or all the things you are feeling sorry for yourself about, but rather, it was only ever about your relationship with God.

You find yourself upset about what is going on at work or at school and although it may be a very big deal for you, this simple quote puts that frustration in better perspective.

 

So here is my challenge for you as you embark on a whole new journey for 2017.

Don’t get so enveloped into these “life’s little things” where you lose sight of your ultimate goal. You see, as I’ve said before on this blog, busy-ness is Satan’s plan for you and he wants to keep you focused on the idea that this journey is solely about you and him…and NOT about you and God.

Guys, Life was always ONLY ever about you and God…and nothing else.

As you move forward into this New Year please remember that…

 

I pray for a great 2017 for you and our country.

God Bless you and God Bless America-

 

Until next time guys-

 

 

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