My Views on Life
Sitting in a swaying boat on a moon-lit night, seven men of destiny talked the hours away. The events of the last few years had been nothing less than stupendous. They were first-hand witnesses to the most incredible events in the history of man. They had experienced the highest of highs as everyday was an adventure. They were living in the middle of a best-seller.
It must have been bitterly disappointing for these two men. To have actually experienced firsthand the incredible fortunes that lay just before them. The possibilities of success were never greater. The rewards of advancement were never clearer. The timing was right to move ahead in boldness and confidence. This was their moment of opportunity.
Joshua and Caleb were sure that the indisputable evidences they produced were all that was needed. The concept of thinking big was literally being fulfilled before their eyes. It should only take a simple and honest report to move the people forward into their God-given destiny. But evidence was not enough.
Yes, I said it. You must absolutely be out of your mind. Someone needed to say it and I guess today that someone is me. I know I run the risk of damaging our relationship but honesty really is the best policy. And honestly, you must be crazy!
You hear them buzzing about or you see them circling for attack and you know it’s time for swatting mosquitoes. They are annoying, distracting and potentially dangerous. You can try to avoid them but they are determined to do what they do…stick you and draw blood.
Mosquitoes are like the obstacles you encounter in your pursuit of change and excellence. Seemingly out of nowhere you encounter situations and unfortunately people that can become a major distraction to keep you from reaching your destination. You have got to swat these mosquitoes and keep moving.
Mosquitoes thrive in stagnant water. You cannot make your camp where the waters are not flowing. You have got to move out to where waters are moving. People and situations that are not going anywhere is the last place you want to spend your time.
Joseph, one of my favorite Bible characters, was in a dilemma. He had been unjustly imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit. To add insult to injury, Joseph’s imprisonment was not the result of a mistaken identity, which in itself is tragic. No racial profiling. No being in the wrong place at the wrong time. He was in prison because he refused to do the wrong thing.
It’s true. I have to be honest with myself and admit that “I can’t”. I know you must be thinking that one of the rules for advancement in life is to remove the mental barriers to progress summed up in the words “I can’t”. Whenever we utter these words and more importantly believe these words in response to an obstacle or barrier that we face, we have eliminated the opportunity for growth that comes from trying.
Lord Help Me Today With:
My job – help me to do it
My health – help me to improve it
My obligation – help me to meet it
My faith – help me to live it
My reputation – help me to be it
My weakness – help me to defeat it
My past – help me to leave it
My goal – help me to achieve it
My purpose – help me to do it
My future – help me to reach it
My love – help me to share it
I am swearing out a restraining order today. I put this off long enough but a person can only take so much abuse. You can try to be understanding and tolerant to a certain point. But after awhile, it’s time to act to protect yourself. I don’t make this decision lightly but it’s a decision that must be made.
My petition is that the following are forced to remain at least 100 feet away from me, my family and my home at all times:
You will not believe my good fortune. Out of nowhere I received an email that is about to change my life. A man with a very distinguished name contacted me to assist him with an endeavor that promises to pay huge dividends. Something tragic happened to his family in the far away country of South Korea. Due to some archaic laws dealing with the moving of currency, he needs my assistance to help him to transfer a huge sum of money. And for my simple assistance I will be rewarded handsomely. I’m going to be rich!
Thank you Lord for
Accepting me today,
Inspiring me today,
Providing for me today,
Guiding me today,
Protecting me today,
Delivering me today,
Keeping me today,
Forgiving me today,
Loving me today.
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