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Obstacles

Life is going to present us with challenges. Some might be as simple as running late due to an accident on the freeway, while others might be life-altering. We are going to be tested.

How we handle life’s obstacles depends upon our attitude. If we have the mindset of going through the challenges no matter how hard, we build resilience and are eventually on the other side of it. Should we decide it’s too hard, we will cave. But it really is up to us.

And our biggest obstacle lies between our ears, not in the challenge itself…

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Successful People

Have you heard of people who are called an “overnight success?” Usually those are people in the entertainment business. But there is no success that happens overnight, regardless of the industry.

We see the outcomes, the great achievements. What we don’t see are the lonely times, the failures, the inner doubts and frustrations. Successful people continue trying when things aren’t going well. They simply refuse to accept defeat.

To be successful, you must find what you are meant to do and be willing to work when others aren’t…

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Sacrifice

Today is Memorial Day in the United States. We have this day to honor those who lost their lives defending freedom and justice throughout the world.

We must revere those who sacrificed everything for generations of people they would never know. To give your life is the ultimate sacrifice. In the words of Jesus Christ, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

Never take for granted the sacrifices others made for us so we may live freely. Let’s #neverforget…

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100 Years Ago

Life is hard, no doubt. But let’s assess how far we have come.

In the 1920’s the average U. S. worker made about $30 per month, coffee cost 15 cents a pound, and women washed their hair only once a month! Even more remarkable is the fact that 95% of children were born at home.

One hundred years from now life will still be challenging. People in the year 2123 will look back at our lives today and be amazed we made it!

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The United States Flag

A quote about the United States flag from Ronald Reagan to meditate on as we move closer to Memorial Day…

“The colors of our flag signify the qualities of the human spirit we Americans cherish. Red for courage and readiness to sacrifice; white for pure intentions and high ideals; and blue for vigilance and justice.”

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A Lie

One of the greatest lies ever told comes from some of our politicians. There are those who want you to believe that you can’t make it without the government’s help. Remove this lie from your mind.

People go through times in their lives when they need help, no doubt. All of us are willing to help others who are trying to help themselves. What I’m talking about is dependency, relying on government aid rather than taking care of yourself and your responsibilities.

If you have a sound mind, you possess the ability to work through your challenges. All you have to do is get to work. You can do anything you set your mind to…

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One Way

Have you ever been completely convinced about something, only to learn you had been wrong all the time? I believe if we are willing to admit it, all of us would answer “yes.”

There are multiple perspectives on any given subject. You don’t like someone’s politics? That’s fine, but take a moment to consider things from their point of view. It isn’t a threat to your convictions, but your worldview will expand when you consider others beliefs along with your own.

The only immutable truth is God’s word. Everything else is up for healthy debate…

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Acceptance

Acceptance is a broad subject to write about. In today’s culture, there are those who demand we accept them. That’s not really how acceptance works.

Self-acceptance might be our biggest challenge in life. We see all our faults, shortcomings and past failures. But we also see the good we have done. We have an invisible enemy who wants to keep us down, who reminds us of our past. But we have a real, invisible God who is for us. He is always on our side and wants us to love ourselves in a healthy way.

Keep your focus on the good you do and have done. Then do more and your self-acceptance will rise…

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