Perfection is the goal, but it is an unattainable goal. We are imperfect people living in a broken world. But I remain optimistic.
Just because perfection isn’t in the cards is not a valid reason to not try. Do your very best and don’t give up.
Your best is all you can give. So give it…
Jesus told us to “love our neighbor as we love ourselves.” Yet you can’t truly love people you don’t know. You can show compassion, though.
Two months before her death, Rachel Joy Scott wrote a paper titled, “My Ethics: My Codes of Life.” In her piece she wrote, “Compassion is the greatest form of love humans have to offer. I have this theory that if one person would go out of their way to show compassion, it would start a chain reaction of the same. You never know how far a little kindness can go.” Showing compassion to our fellow man is demonstrating our concern for their sufferings. We can show we care about what happens to others.
In addition to showing compassion for others, let’s be kind to ourselves. Hold yourself accountable, but don’t beat yourself up over past mistakes. After all, you are a perfectly imperfect human…
We have, as a society, gotten accustomed to curse words. Admittedly, I use them occasionally. It’s not something I’m proud of, though.
It takes no special talent to cuss. It does require skill to write and speak effectively. These can be accomplished without cursing for added emphasis.
Lift others with your words and actions. And when you keep it clean, people notice…
We have people in this world who don’t know where their next meal will come from. They experience struggles I know very little about. I have been hungry and broke before, but I’ve always had a roof over my head.
We find ourselves in the dark times. Hope comes in those moments. And sometimes hope is all we have. If you are feeling desperate, please remember that better days are coming. This period was not last.
Hold onto hope, no matter what you are going through. Hope is eternal…
People worry too much about fitting in. You were created to stand out, not to be part of the crowd.
Fear of judgment keeps people stifled. People are judging anyway, so be fearless. Show the world who you are, not who you are pretending to be.
Believe in yourself. Confidence is attractive…
We see posts on Facebook and instagram encouraging us to “follow our hearts,” but that’s bad advice. The heart is deceptive. Therein lies the issue.
Our emotions are reflected by our hearts. Emotions can be tricky, wouldn’t you agree? Perhaps instead of following our feelings we pay attention to our instincts. Our instincts are there for a purpose. They give us pause when danger is near. Our instincts work for good, too.
I encourage you to work on your heart. Are you reacting or responding?
When you get your heart right, worthwhile actions follow…
Do you like criticism? I believe most of us would say no. But the only way to avoid criticism is to hide from the world.
Playing it safe might sound appealing. You never ruffle anyone’s feathers. But you never achieve anything, either.
In today’s world people get criticized for doing what’s right. Our world has turned upside down, and that’s not progress. But I say, stand up and speak up for goodness. You might get some pushback, but keep doing what’s good and right…
Progress is slow, sometimes painfully slow. Other times we grow by leaps and bounds. It’s never just one way or the other. Progress is a mixture of both.
I know this to be true: if you keep working on what you are trying to accomplish, you will succeed. Don’t give up when things go slowly. Your next breakthrough is just around the corner…
We are made in the image of God, the one who creates everything. We are given the gift of creativity which can, and should be used for good. We can lift others or bring them down.
I read that someone in Hollywood has plans to remake “The Wizard of Oz” and “It’s A Wonderful Life,” two great movies. They plan to make the stories about people of color. No problem here, but why bastardize these classic works of art? Create something new, something unique. Most of the storylines are the same common theme. Come up with your own story.
I encourage you to tap into your creative talents. The world is waiting…
Those of us who set goals have a desired outcome, an end point. Setting a time to accomplish our goals gives us a different dynamic. We aren’t just drifting along hoping for a successful outcome.
One of my friends is about to begin a chemotherapy protocol. His desired outcome is complete eradication of the cancer, and his doctor has set the time frame for his treatment.
How do you pray in situations like this? If you pray for success, you might be disappointed. I pray for a God-ordained outcome. Further, my prayer is that my friend will see God’s hand in his situation. It’s all in God’s control anyway. My hope is to see His Divine power work.
Remember, even God can’t please everyone all the time. Stay in communication with him anyway. He likes that…
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