Your 2021 MARATHONS OF LIFE is off and running
The day before this photo was taken, the woods were all brown. I woke up and looked out the window and took this photo. It reminded me of Psalm 30:5 “Weeping may last for the night, but JOY comes in the morning”
You will understand 2021 much better if you relate it to a marathon. I know many of you have not run or wheeled one and that is completely understandable, but we all are in the Marathons of Life. Just a reminder that marathons (I did 100 of them) are long (26.2 miles) One of the most important words in completing a marathon is your FOCUS. Without an intentional focus, distractions creep in and negative things happen. Don’t worry, its happened to me.
I was recently looking thru some old folders and came across some REMINDERS from 2017. HERE WERE MY 10 REMINDERS:
Take pride in all you do and remember who you are doing it for.
Have respect for everyone in their area of responsibility.
Return things that you borrow.
Provide a helping hand when needed.
Watch your words “Let no unholy words come from your lips, but only that which builds others up.” Eph. 4:32.
Common sense goes a long way.
You don’t have to always be right.
Your time is not more important than another person’s time.
My prayer is for you to be FRUITFUL in your work.
You may have to let go of your comfort zone at times.
CUTEST BABY CONTEST: Our daughter Birdie entered our 5 month old grandson Thomas. For those interested, I need your help in voting. Go to this link – see photo and vote. https://myfox47.com/cutest-baby-contest-2020/#/rounds/1/gallery/268617518/
A gal I knew in college (late 60’s) recently contacted me and reminded me of Exodus 14:13, which she had underlined in her Bible after I had given a message to college students. Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid, just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. The Lord himself will fight for you - JUST STAY CALM.”