Praise JESUS CHRIST!
Have you ever had that feeling in life that dire circumstances won't change? Have you ever felt stagnant in the pursuing of your goals and dreams? Have you confidently began the proper coarse of action in terms of accomplishing a task, only to feel as if you've not achieved significant progress? Have you ever stopped doing the things you know are right and profitable because you have not 'felt like' pushing yourself onward to your accomplishments? Well, if you've answered any of these questions with a resounding 'yes', I have GREAT NEWS for you!
It's never too late to BEGIN AGAIN! You may have started up the mountain of a challenge in your life with the mobility of confidence. Each step taken towards success has encouraged you and lifted you further than you've ever dreamed. You see the top of the mountain in your sites only to be bombarded by an avalanche of unstable rocks drifting your way. What seemingly once became routine has now become a tough pill to swallow. You know you must move on toward your goal, but now you don't feel up to it. Days have gone by and you've said you'd make the most of the next day, only to retire for the night in despair and anguish because you did not accomplish what you set out to do that particular day. Fortunately, this is not the end of your attainment of a desire. Remember, all you have to do is BEGIN AGAIN!
Beginning again is not always easy. There will be times when you wonder if the risk of being uncomfortable for a season is worth the reward of accomplishing your dream. Logically, you know the reward of fulfillment in life far exceeds any pain along the path of achievement, however all you can see at the present moment is the rough terrain ahead, and you become unsure if the goal will ever be realized. Well, my friend although it may not necessarily be easy to start over in any arena of life, it is not as difficult as you may think.
To begin again takes one thing, DECISION! It takes a decision to begin a task, as well as to complete it. You must make a decision to not look at what you haven't done, and focus your energy and attention toward what you are going to do to accomplish your desire, starting with today! We need not be concerned with what didn't happen yesterday. All we can control, with the Grace of God, is what we make happen today! Today is the most important day of your life. What you accomplish today will prepare a better future for you, enabling your tomorrows to be far more rewarding than your yesterdays.
The easiest way to Begin Again and return to the race set before you, is to review your goals. Look at what you pray to accomplish, and set aside small goals (or tasks) that you will do everyday to achieve the goal. Today you may not 'feel like' jogging for an half an hour, well jog for 15 minutes. Do something to get your mind, body, and spirit back into the ebb and flow of accomplishing your goal. It also helps to not look at how far you have to go. I'm learning how to walk again after nearly nine years of being challenged in my mobility. After two spinal cord surgeries and countless physical therapy sessions, I have a set regime of walking I'm required to do daily to increase the strength in my gait. I have to do 10 laps up and down my living room, dining hall, and kitchen. Sometimes the first lap is very difficult, and I have a tendency to say, 'Wow, I've got nine more to go'! I've learned to just take one lap at a time, and before I know it, I'm going into my tenth lap. This helps me to focus on the task at hand, or the present, instead of letting my mental become overwhelmed by what potentially lies before me.
It is extremely important to see the Light at the end of the tunnel. See yourself happy, whole, and in full attainment of your goal, dream, or desire. You've come a long way, and you will make it to the desired destination if you remain steadfast, immovable, and always abounding in the Work of The Lord. God wants your Light to shine in order that people will not only see your good works, and glorify Him, but also in order that they realize there's hope in their own lives if they just place their trust in Him. Remember, if you've proverbially 'fallen off the wagon' on the road to any endeavor, you CAN and WILL get back up! Keep looking up my friend. Your Redemption draweth nigh, and your sacrifice will be rewarded! Be Blessed!
(c) 2011 Writings With The Finger of God
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Taking Inventory
Praise JESUS CHRIST!
Greetings family! I trust you're having a blessed week in the LORD! Thank you for continuing to read this blog, and for making your friends and family aware of it as well! Please keep in mind that as you subscribe to this blog, you will be updated regularly as new topic's are posted. Be sure also to participate in the weekly polls. I REALLY appreciate your consistency in perusing these articles, and look forward to sharing more God-Given Wisdom and ideals that will encourage you along the path of your Christian walk, ensuring that you always 'Finish What You Start!'
Today, I would like to discuss the aspect of Taking Inventory as you progress along the journey of accomplishing your goals. Taking inventory basically means that we see where we are, and how we are doing in our efforts to better our lives. By taking inventory, we are able to note how far we've come, how far we have to go, and if there are any necessary changes or modifications that must be made toward the completion of our aspirations. Without knowing if our plan of action is working, we will not be able to complete any task.
Of course, this notion of Taking Inventory is nothing new. Successful businesses do this all the time. When someone wishes to purchase something from a particular establishment, that business must ensure they have the product 'in stock'. If not, they must be quick to order it, or the potential life-long customer might go elsewhere. We also take inventory in our personal lives. For instance, we see if we have stocked up on toiletries and other household supplies necessary for daily living. What a shame it would be to do 'our business' and realize we've forgotten to purchase toilet paper (I apologize for giving you this visual) during our last trip to the market. So it is with the accomplishing of our goals. We must understand what works, and what doesn't work. We must take the time to effectively measure our progress. If something is not working, we need to find out the reasoning behind this and modify our means of accomplishing the task at hand. The key is to keep doing what works, and quit doing what is not producing our desired result!
Now let's talk about how to take an inventory of your progress. Let's use the example of attempting to lose weight. Now, you have set a goal to lose 40 pounds in six months. You have established that losing approximately 2lbs per week would get you to your goal. You've decided to cut out the sweets, while eating healthier lower-fat meals. You've been on your weight-loss regimen for a month and you step onto the scale to see how far you've come. You've lost a total of 2lbs while you were projected to lose around 8. What do you do? Do you become discouraged and quit your goal? Of course not! You have made some progress. After all, you're thinner than you were when your diet began, so something is working. It may just be that instead of solely eating healthier, you may need to add an exercise program to achieve maximum results. Once you've modified your plan, periodically check your progress. If another month passes and you've lost a total of 10lbs or so, you have made the correct modification and are close to achieving your goal. If after the modification, you're still not progressing as you expected then it may be the time to rethink your strategy (i.e. - getting nutritional assistance from an expert), but by all means DO NOT give up! With the Help and Wisdom of GOD, there IS a way to accomplish your goal!
Another important reason for taking inventory is in order that you remain inspired and optimistic while attempting to accomplish something noteworthy in your life. More often than not, when we're in the process of accomplishing a goal, there will arise days of disappointment and discouragement. We may begin to feel as if we are 'spinning our wheels' instead of making steady progress toward the attainment of our dreams. Monitoring our progress in increments will enable us to see the positive results of our hard work. Remember the above weight-loss example displays some progress being made toward a goal, even if it wasn't what the achiever originally expected. After careful modification, though, we see that this person is well on their way to accomplishing their goals.
So where are you in your goal attaining process? I trust, with the dawn of each new day, you are closer to your dreams than you were when you began the journey. Remember, always have a plan in place to track your progress. Never become discouraged, if you don't see quick results. Realize, that Jesus will mix His Faith with yours, and enable you to continue to 'Fight the Good Fight'! You are an over comer, and you will accomplish anything and everything in which you've placed your mind and focus. I would love to hear your progress along the way. Be sure to email me @ macmoses1973@msn.com to let me know your progress, or simply leave a comment. Thanks again for joining us today! Now let me leave you with this reminder, You 'CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHENETH YOU (Philippians 4:13)'! Be Blessed!
(c) 2011 Writings With The Finger of God
Next: Begin Again!
Greetings family! I trust you're having a blessed week in the LORD! Thank you for continuing to read this blog, and for making your friends and family aware of it as well! Please keep in mind that as you subscribe to this blog, you will be updated regularly as new topic's are posted. Be sure also to participate in the weekly polls. I REALLY appreciate your consistency in perusing these articles, and look forward to sharing more God-Given Wisdom and ideals that will encourage you along the path of your Christian walk, ensuring that you always 'Finish What You Start!'
Today, I would like to discuss the aspect of Taking Inventory as you progress along the journey of accomplishing your goals. Taking inventory basically means that we see where we are, and how we are doing in our efforts to better our lives. By taking inventory, we are able to note how far we've come, how far we have to go, and if there are any necessary changes or modifications that must be made toward the completion of our aspirations. Without knowing if our plan of action is working, we will not be able to complete any task.
Of course, this notion of Taking Inventory is nothing new. Successful businesses do this all the time. When someone wishes to purchase something from a particular establishment, that business must ensure they have the product 'in stock'. If not, they must be quick to order it, or the potential life-long customer might go elsewhere. We also take inventory in our personal lives. For instance, we see if we have stocked up on toiletries and other household supplies necessary for daily living. What a shame it would be to do 'our business' and realize we've forgotten to purchase toilet paper (I apologize for giving you this visual) during our last trip to the market. So it is with the accomplishing of our goals. We must understand what works, and what doesn't work. We must take the time to effectively measure our progress. If something is not working, we need to find out the reasoning behind this and modify our means of accomplishing the task at hand. The key is to keep doing what works, and quit doing what is not producing our desired result!
Now let's talk about how to take an inventory of your progress. Let's use the example of attempting to lose weight. Now, you have set a goal to lose 40 pounds in six months. You have established that losing approximately 2lbs per week would get you to your goal. You've decided to cut out the sweets, while eating healthier lower-fat meals. You've been on your weight-loss regimen for a month and you step onto the scale to see how far you've come. You've lost a total of 2lbs while you were projected to lose around 8. What do you do? Do you become discouraged and quit your goal? Of course not! You have made some progress. After all, you're thinner than you were when your diet began, so something is working. It may just be that instead of solely eating healthier, you may need to add an exercise program to achieve maximum results. Once you've modified your plan, periodically check your progress. If another month passes and you've lost a total of 10lbs or so, you have made the correct modification and are close to achieving your goal. If after the modification, you're still not progressing as you expected then it may be the time to rethink your strategy (i.e. - getting nutritional assistance from an expert), but by all means DO NOT give up! With the Help and Wisdom of GOD, there IS a way to accomplish your goal!
Another important reason for taking inventory is in order that you remain inspired and optimistic while attempting to accomplish something noteworthy in your life. More often than not, when we're in the process of accomplishing a goal, there will arise days of disappointment and discouragement. We may begin to feel as if we are 'spinning our wheels' instead of making steady progress toward the attainment of our dreams. Monitoring our progress in increments will enable us to see the positive results of our hard work. Remember the above weight-loss example displays some progress being made toward a goal, even if it wasn't what the achiever originally expected. After careful modification, though, we see that this person is well on their way to accomplishing their goals.
So where are you in your goal attaining process? I trust, with the dawn of each new day, you are closer to your dreams than you were when you began the journey. Remember, always have a plan in place to track your progress. Never become discouraged, if you don't see quick results. Realize, that Jesus will mix His Faith with yours, and enable you to continue to 'Fight the Good Fight'! You are an over comer, and you will accomplish anything and everything in which you've placed your mind and focus. I would love to hear your progress along the way. Be sure to email me @ macmoses1973@msn.com to let me know your progress, or simply leave a comment. Thanks again for joining us today! Now let me leave you with this reminder, You 'CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHENETH YOU (Philippians 4:13)'! Be Blessed!
(c) 2011 Writings With The Finger of God
Next: Begin Again!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Start Great! Finish GREATER!!!!
Praise JESUS CHRIST!!!!
Greetings, my beloved friends and family! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to join me today as we continue on our ordained journey to finish what we start! It is my absolute joy and privilege to be able to speak into your hearts and minds the wonderful Word and strategies of our Beloved Savior and LORD JESUS CHRIST!
Today we must discuss the topic of not only starting each day GREAT, but also FINISHING GREATER than how we began. With this in mind I would like to verbalize what I believe is the key to not only starting and completing each day with the Greatness of The LORD, but also the key to enduring a successful and profitable life, as we walk with Jesus as our number one Ally and Friend along this road we call LIFE!
The key to living a fulfilling life is utilizing the God-Given ability we possess to set and finish strategic goals. I say strategic because we have to set a strategy as if we were preparing for a battle that we could not afford to lose! Actually we are preparing for a battle. As a Christian, we are given the Wisdom of Almighty God that we are in a Spiritual Warfare. Sometimes, just our having survived yesterday, and waking up today, still thanking God, is a battle that by the Mercy of Christ we have won. Life is a series of battles. Some are lesser than others, but with every battle, although we may have come out victorious, more than likely there will be some sort of wound or bruise. Our total healing from all of life's trials and tribulations can only be found in the Grace and loving Countenance of Jesus Christ. However, I'll reserve that topic for a future blog. Be sure to remind me!
In this collection of faith-filled words, my intent is to get you started in the right direction of becoming a vessel apt for the Master's use, and creating not only an innate desire to fulfil the Will of God in your life, but to also accomplish every dream, goal, and Christ-like intent in order that you might rejoice in The LORD daily no matter what satanic opposition comes against you, and that you may be the Salt and Light Jesus designed you to be so that the world would see your good works and glorify your Father which is in Heaven. The impetus to get you started on the right path of attaining your desires, is the effectiveness of setting, maintaining, and fulfilling your goals!
The first step in goal setting is to decide what exactly you want. It is very difficult to attempt to prepare a plan of action if you don't know what you hope to attain as a result of the action! Before we begin the act of preparing our goals, I would like to emphasize that there are Spiritual Goals, Personal Goals, and Corporate goals. I would suggest that you prayerfully consider not only what the Will of God is in your life, but also ask Him to show you what talent's He has already placed at your beck and call in regards to His Will, Plan, and Purpose for your life. The best and easiest was to find out the Will of God for your life is to be rooted and grounded in the Word of God, the Holy Bible. God has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness in His Word. The Holy Bible is the only accurate and true source of the intents of Jesus's Heart. We not only learn the attributes of our Savior by intense reading of this 'gameplan' for life, we also learn about ourselves, as we see close range the triumphs, mistakes, pitfalls, and tragedies of other men and women of like passions as we. Simply put, before we talk about any personal or corporate goals, we must discuss the imperative matter of pursuing Spiritual Goals!
Spiritual goals will vary from person to person. A spiritual goal may be your endeavoring to read the entire Bible in a year. It may also mean that you would set a goal to spend 20 minutes in the morning, evening, and night in fellowship with your Creator. It might mean you've decided to not leave a conversation with anyone without talking about the Goodness of God. Of course each of us is different in our spiritual walks with God, so you do whatever God places in your heart. But remember, in order to live a successful and fulfilling life, without regrets, we must have Spiritual goals! I know and believe the most important goal we as Christians should pursue is to live a life pleasing to God. I'm not saying necessarily what man says is pleasing to God. I'm saying what God's Word says is pleasing to Him. This is why it is imperative to KNOW His Word for yourself, and your spirit will soar on the beautiful heavens of the Will of our Creator!
The next category of goals is Personal Goals. Personal goals involve, but are not limited to, what you would like to accomplish in your own personal life. These goals include such things as writing a book, losing weight, quitting smoking, spending more time with loved ones, finishing college, having a successful business, attaining a certain amount of wealth, and the list continues. These are all worthy goals, and should be pursued, according to the Will of God in your life. This is one of the main reasons we need to have our Spiritual lives in tact before we pursue our BIG dreams and desires!
The last category of goals is Corporate goals. These aspirations involve what you would like to accomplish with the community of individuals God has placed in your life. These include family goals (i.e. - Having a movie, or family night with your spouse and children weekly), Church goals (i.e. - planning with the Pastor missionary trips, fund raising, feeding the homeless, visiting the sick, communing with the imprisoned, etc.), business goals (i.e. - having performance incentives in the workplace or at your business, partnership, or corporation), or community goals (i.e. - planning block parties for your neighborhood, having barbecues or swimming trips, taking a group of underprivileged children to Church or the movies, etc). These Corporate goals in a sense are more worthy than personal goals, however, we must have our personal lives in tact before we can effectively minister to the masses!
I mentioned earlier that before you can plan your goals, you must know exactly what you want. What do you want in life? What would you like God to accomplish in your life by this time next year? What resources are available to you to accomplish your goals? Will the goal be an immediate goal, short term goal, or long term goal? Will you need the assistance of others to accomplish your goal? Do you possess the necessary funding to achieve your goal? Do YOU believe you can accomplish this goal? These are all questions that must be considered when you are striving to accomplish something great! These are only a few questions. I'm sure you can think of many more. This is why you MUST know what you want before you can create a goal setting plan. This takes prayer, and may take soul searching. But it can be done! Remember, you can do ALL things through CHRIST which strengtheneth you (Philippians 4:13)!
Now, before I delve deeper into how we are to plan, perfect, and pursue our goals and to discuss what IMMEDIATE, SHORT TERM, and LONG TERM Goals are, I want you to first spend some time in prayer, seeking and listening to God. Ask Jesus to give you Wisdom even as you rest tonight about what He would have you do. Ask Him to clear out all clutter in your minds and hearts in order that you are sincerely ready to pursue all that He has envisioned for your life. Read your favorite Bible Chapter tonight before you retire for the evening. If you don't believe all that the Bible states about Jesus being our only Way to Salvation, I would suggest that you read in the Holy Bible (preferably the King James Version) The Gospel according to St. John Chapter 3 tonight. You may accomplish goals in life seemingly without belief in Christ, but when the goal is accomplished, without this belief, you WILL NOT garner real peace or fulfillment!!!!
If you are just joining us on this journey of Finishing What We Start, I would suggest you take the time to read our previous blogs. These will help you effectively manuever the roads, peaks, valleys, and mountains of life. Remember, we are Starting Great, and Finishing Greater in EVERY aspect of life. Please join us tomorrow as we discuss the intricacies of proper goal setting. You won't want to miss it! Thanks again for joining us today and everyday, and leave a comment, share the link to these articles on your various social media pages, and make your friends and family members aware that this blog is on line! Remember, we deal exclusively with REAL POSITIVITY! That REAL POSITIVITY is maintaining a life focused on The Only REAL POSITIVE we have, JESUS CHRIST! Be Blessed!
(c) 2011 Writings With The Finger of God
Tomorrow: Delving Deeper into Goal Setting
Greetings, my beloved friends and family! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to join me today as we continue on our ordained journey to finish what we start! It is my absolute joy and privilege to be able to speak into your hearts and minds the wonderful Word and strategies of our Beloved Savior and LORD JESUS CHRIST!
Today we must discuss the topic of not only starting each day GREAT, but also FINISHING GREATER than how we began. With this in mind I would like to verbalize what I believe is the key to not only starting and completing each day with the Greatness of The LORD, but also the key to enduring a successful and profitable life, as we walk with Jesus as our number one Ally and Friend along this road we call LIFE!
The key to living a fulfilling life is utilizing the God-Given ability we possess to set and finish strategic goals. I say strategic because we have to set a strategy as if we were preparing for a battle that we could not afford to lose! Actually we are preparing for a battle. As a Christian, we are given the Wisdom of Almighty God that we are in a Spiritual Warfare. Sometimes, just our having survived yesterday, and waking up today, still thanking God, is a battle that by the Mercy of Christ we have won. Life is a series of battles. Some are lesser than others, but with every battle, although we may have come out victorious, more than likely there will be some sort of wound or bruise. Our total healing from all of life's trials and tribulations can only be found in the Grace and loving Countenance of Jesus Christ. However, I'll reserve that topic for a future blog. Be sure to remind me!
In this collection of faith-filled words, my intent is to get you started in the right direction of becoming a vessel apt for the Master's use, and creating not only an innate desire to fulfil the Will of God in your life, but to also accomplish every dream, goal, and Christ-like intent in order that you might rejoice in The LORD daily no matter what satanic opposition comes against you, and that you may be the Salt and Light Jesus designed you to be so that the world would see your good works and glorify your Father which is in Heaven. The impetus to get you started on the right path of attaining your desires, is the effectiveness of setting, maintaining, and fulfilling your goals!
The first step in goal setting is to decide what exactly you want. It is very difficult to attempt to prepare a plan of action if you don't know what you hope to attain as a result of the action! Before we begin the act of preparing our goals, I would like to emphasize that there are Spiritual Goals, Personal Goals, and Corporate goals. I would suggest that you prayerfully consider not only what the Will of God is in your life, but also ask Him to show you what talent's He has already placed at your beck and call in regards to His Will, Plan, and Purpose for your life. The best and easiest was to find out the Will of God for your life is to be rooted and grounded in the Word of God, the Holy Bible. God has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness in His Word. The Holy Bible is the only accurate and true source of the intents of Jesus's Heart. We not only learn the attributes of our Savior by intense reading of this 'gameplan' for life, we also learn about ourselves, as we see close range the triumphs, mistakes, pitfalls, and tragedies of other men and women of like passions as we. Simply put, before we talk about any personal or corporate goals, we must discuss the imperative matter of pursuing Spiritual Goals!
Spiritual goals will vary from person to person. A spiritual goal may be your endeavoring to read the entire Bible in a year. It may also mean that you would set a goal to spend 20 minutes in the morning, evening, and night in fellowship with your Creator. It might mean you've decided to not leave a conversation with anyone without talking about the Goodness of God. Of course each of us is different in our spiritual walks with God, so you do whatever God places in your heart. But remember, in order to live a successful and fulfilling life, without regrets, we must have Spiritual goals! I know and believe the most important goal we as Christians should pursue is to live a life pleasing to God. I'm not saying necessarily what man says is pleasing to God. I'm saying what God's Word says is pleasing to Him. This is why it is imperative to KNOW His Word for yourself, and your spirit will soar on the beautiful heavens of the Will of our Creator!
The next category of goals is Personal Goals. Personal goals involve, but are not limited to, what you would like to accomplish in your own personal life. These goals include such things as writing a book, losing weight, quitting smoking, spending more time with loved ones, finishing college, having a successful business, attaining a certain amount of wealth, and the list continues. These are all worthy goals, and should be pursued, according to the Will of God in your life. This is one of the main reasons we need to have our Spiritual lives in tact before we pursue our BIG dreams and desires!
The last category of goals is Corporate goals. These aspirations involve what you would like to accomplish with the community of individuals God has placed in your life. These include family goals (i.e. - Having a movie, or family night with your spouse and children weekly), Church goals (i.e. - planning with the Pastor missionary trips, fund raising, feeding the homeless, visiting the sick, communing with the imprisoned, etc.), business goals (i.e. - having performance incentives in the workplace or at your business, partnership, or corporation), or community goals (i.e. - planning block parties for your neighborhood, having barbecues or swimming trips, taking a group of underprivileged children to Church or the movies, etc). These Corporate goals in a sense are more worthy than personal goals, however, we must have our personal lives in tact before we can effectively minister to the masses!
I mentioned earlier that before you can plan your goals, you must know exactly what you want. What do you want in life? What would you like God to accomplish in your life by this time next year? What resources are available to you to accomplish your goals? Will the goal be an immediate goal, short term goal, or long term goal? Will you need the assistance of others to accomplish your goal? Do you possess the necessary funding to achieve your goal? Do YOU believe you can accomplish this goal? These are all questions that must be considered when you are striving to accomplish something great! These are only a few questions. I'm sure you can think of many more. This is why you MUST know what you want before you can create a goal setting plan. This takes prayer, and may take soul searching. But it can be done! Remember, you can do ALL things through CHRIST which strengtheneth you (Philippians 4:13)!
Now, before I delve deeper into how we are to plan, perfect, and pursue our goals and to discuss what IMMEDIATE, SHORT TERM, and LONG TERM Goals are, I want you to first spend some time in prayer, seeking and listening to God. Ask Jesus to give you Wisdom even as you rest tonight about what He would have you do. Ask Him to clear out all clutter in your minds and hearts in order that you are sincerely ready to pursue all that He has envisioned for your life. Read your favorite Bible Chapter tonight before you retire for the evening. If you don't believe all that the Bible states about Jesus being our only Way to Salvation, I would suggest that you read in the Holy Bible (preferably the King James Version) The Gospel according to St. John Chapter 3 tonight. You may accomplish goals in life seemingly without belief in Christ, but when the goal is accomplished, without this belief, you WILL NOT garner real peace or fulfillment!!!!
If you are just joining us on this journey of Finishing What We Start, I would suggest you take the time to read our previous blogs. These will help you effectively manuever the roads, peaks, valleys, and mountains of life. Remember, we are Starting Great, and Finishing Greater in EVERY aspect of life. Please join us tomorrow as we discuss the intricacies of proper goal setting. You won't want to miss it! Thanks again for joining us today and everyday, and leave a comment, share the link to these articles on your various social media pages, and make your friends and family members aware that this blog is on line! Remember, we deal exclusively with REAL POSITIVITY! That REAL POSITIVITY is maintaining a life focused on The Only REAL POSITIVE we have, JESUS CHRIST! Be Blessed!
(c) 2011 Writings With The Finger of God
Tomorrow: Delving Deeper into Goal Setting
Friday, July 15, 2011
A Time For Rest!
Praise Jesus Christ!
Greetings my friends. How are you this glorious day of The LORD? I pray you are doing magnificently, and accomplishing every goal and endeavor The LORD has place in your heart! However, if you aren't feeling up to par today, believe me, I understand.
You see, I have been having trouble with my mobility for nearly 9 years. In the Spring of 2003 I lost feeling in my lower extremities, and I lost my ability to walk. After being misdiagnosed for nearly 4 years, it was discovered that there was a bony-mass pressing against my spinal column, interfering with the flow of my spinal fluid. After two successful surgeries (I thought I would only need one), I am regaining control of my extremities, and gaining a greater mobility everyday.
About a week ago, I rededicated my efforts to an intense daily workout that has pushed my body to it's limits! Upon completion of my latest physical therapy endeavor, my therapist gave me instructions on my workout regime. This re-dedication is far and beyond what my therapist recommended. However, I am determined to push myself beyond what I thought possible. After all doesn't Jesus say in His Word - The Holy Bible - He will do 'more than we ask or think'?
Well, suffice it to say, today I didn't really feel like getting out of bed. I felt worn out and weary. Normally, I would come downstairs and begin my walking, but today I decided instead to rest a bit. My wife wanted to go to the park with our kids, so I was all for it. Whether or not it was the heat from the blistering sunlight, the repercussions of daily strenuous exercise, or God Himself nudging me on my shoulder to take a breather, upon returning home, I felt like doing nothing. Then I realized, I NEEDED A MUCH-DESERVED BREAK!
Now this break doesn't mean that I have quit, or that I won't accomplish my goals. It simply means that my entire body, mind, and spirit, needed a time of refreshing. Even God Himself Who only gets weary with our sins, rested from His Works the seventh day. He commanded us to rest the Sabbath (Some say this is Saturday, others Sunday - I believe the first day is Sunday and the seventh is Saturday, but I am not writing this to debate that), and I believe this is an ordained time for regeneration. If you for some reason cannot rest during the weekend, possibly because of employment constraints, I suggest resting at least one day of the week.
Take the time to enjoy your family, or if you're not married, to enjoy yourself and your God. Life will be there when your rest or vacation has come to a conclusion. We all need a time to relax, refresh, and reflect. This time of relaxation will revive or minds and spirits, and enable us to return to a greater state of productivity in every area of our lives.
So if you're reading this post at the beginning of a new day, or at the end of a long strenuous day, keep this in mind. In order to finish all that we start, we must have the strength and endurance to accomplish every task and goal. Simply put, this endurance only comes from the Loving God that always ordains in Himself, 'A Time to Rest'! Be Blessed!
(c) 2011 Writings With The Finger of God
Tomorrow: Continue On The Journey!
Greetings my friends. How are you this glorious day of The LORD? I pray you are doing magnificently, and accomplishing every goal and endeavor The LORD has place in your heart! However, if you aren't feeling up to par today, believe me, I understand.
You see, I have been having trouble with my mobility for nearly 9 years. In the Spring of 2003 I lost feeling in my lower extremities, and I lost my ability to walk. After being misdiagnosed for nearly 4 years, it was discovered that there was a bony-mass pressing against my spinal column, interfering with the flow of my spinal fluid. After two successful surgeries (I thought I would only need one), I am regaining control of my extremities, and gaining a greater mobility everyday.
About a week ago, I rededicated my efforts to an intense daily workout that has pushed my body to it's limits! Upon completion of my latest physical therapy endeavor, my therapist gave me instructions on my workout regime. This re-dedication is far and beyond what my therapist recommended. However, I am determined to push myself beyond what I thought possible. After all doesn't Jesus say in His Word - The Holy Bible - He will do 'more than we ask or think'?
Well, suffice it to say, today I didn't really feel like getting out of bed. I felt worn out and weary. Normally, I would come downstairs and begin my walking, but today I decided instead to rest a bit. My wife wanted to go to the park with our kids, so I was all for it. Whether or not it was the heat from the blistering sunlight, the repercussions of daily strenuous exercise, or God Himself nudging me on my shoulder to take a breather, upon returning home, I felt like doing nothing. Then I realized, I NEEDED A MUCH-DESERVED BREAK!
Now this break doesn't mean that I have quit, or that I won't accomplish my goals. It simply means that my entire body, mind, and spirit, needed a time of refreshing. Even God Himself Who only gets weary with our sins, rested from His Works the seventh day. He commanded us to rest the Sabbath (Some say this is Saturday, others Sunday - I believe the first day is Sunday and the seventh is Saturday, but I am not writing this to debate that), and I believe this is an ordained time for regeneration. If you for some reason cannot rest during the weekend, possibly because of employment constraints, I suggest resting at least one day of the week.
Take the time to enjoy your family, or if you're not married, to enjoy yourself and your God. Life will be there when your rest or vacation has come to a conclusion. We all need a time to relax, refresh, and reflect. This time of relaxation will revive or minds and spirits, and enable us to return to a greater state of productivity in every area of our lives.
So if you're reading this post at the beginning of a new day, or at the end of a long strenuous day, keep this in mind. In order to finish all that we start, we must have the strength and endurance to accomplish every task and goal. Simply put, this endurance only comes from the Loving God that always ordains in Himself, 'A Time to Rest'! Be Blessed!
(c) 2011 Writings With The Finger of God
Tomorrow: Continue On The Journey!
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