John 21:20-22 (NKJV)
20 Then Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved
following, who also had leaned on His breast at the supper, and said,
“Lord, who is the one who betrays You?”
21 Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, “But Lord, what about this man?”
22 Jesus said to him, “If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me.”
Peter asked Jesus how the apostle John would die. Jesus replied that
Peter shouldn’t concern himself with that by comparing himself with
John. Many times we have a tendency to compare our lives to others,
sometimes to rationalize our own level of devotion to Christ or even to
question God’s justice. But whatever the case, Jesus responds to us as he did to Peter: “What is that to you? You follow Me.”
Don’t worry about what everybody else is doing. Instead, focus on what
God has called you to do. The phrase, “You follow Me,” includes doing
what God has called you to do instead of judging, criticizing, or comparing what
everybody else is doing. Doing what God has called you to do is a success principle in the Kingdom of God.
Because we are "...fearfully and wonderfully made..." Psalm 139:141, there is a uniqueness to each of us. The only concern we should have is what God wants from us! Are we fulfilling our potential from God? Is the track we are on ours?
If we focus on us, we can improve our lives. Doing this would free us from a lot of stress! Go ahead, focus on you for a change!
Blessings,
Dr. Tim
Showing posts with label wisdom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wisdom. Show all posts
Monday, August 4, 2014
Thursday, February 24, 2011
POWERful LIFE!
If there is one thing I want to do in this life, it is to leave a good legacy for my wife and our children and grandchildren. With so much ahead of them, they need a good example to follow. The only way that I can be that example is to live a POWERful life before them.
I need to demonstrate Perseverance by continuing to go forward even in tough times. Things will not always go my way, but I cannot quit! Even when things are moving forward more slowly than I expected, I need to continue to move forward.
My Objectivity will demonstrate that things need to be kept in proper focus. With all of the distractions around us, it is easy to be tossed about and pulled in many directions. I can't allow small things to be blown out of proportion, or important things minimized to the point of obscurity.
Of course, I need the Wisdom to make the right decisions the right way. How do I do that? By seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit and learning the principles of the Word of God! Ever faced with tough decisions, myself and those who look to me for guidance, need to know what is right and how to do the right thing.
Because life is full of trials and challenges, Energy is required to face every task and every situation. That means action! No wasted time. Taking care of myself mentally and physically is necessary. I simply cannot sit back and let LIFE pass me by.
Knowing that there are others counting on me to be an example, I have a Reason to live and serve. Serving others is the most fulfilling thing we can do in our lives! Helping my family and others reach their goals and accomplish things in their life brings me so much joy and confirms my reason for living!
My example of a POWERful life is Jesus Christ. If I can mirror His example, then there is no doubt that my legacy will inspire my family and others to also live a POWERful life!
Be strong...Get POWERful!
I need to demonstrate Perseverance by continuing to go forward even in tough times. Things will not always go my way, but I cannot quit! Even when things are moving forward more slowly than I expected, I need to continue to move forward.
My Objectivity will demonstrate that things need to be kept in proper focus. With all of the distractions around us, it is easy to be tossed about and pulled in many directions. I can't allow small things to be blown out of proportion, or important things minimized to the point of obscurity.
Of course, I need the Wisdom to make the right decisions the right way. How do I do that? By seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit and learning the principles of the Word of God! Ever faced with tough decisions, myself and those who look to me for guidance, need to know what is right and how to do the right thing.
Because life is full of trials and challenges, Energy is required to face every task and every situation. That means action! No wasted time. Taking care of myself mentally and physically is necessary. I simply cannot sit back and let LIFE pass me by.
Knowing that there are others counting on me to be an example, I have a Reason to live and serve. Serving others is the most fulfilling thing we can do in our lives! Helping my family and others reach their goals and accomplish things in their life brings me so much joy and confirms my reason for living!
My example of a POWERful life is Jesus Christ. If I can mirror His example, then there is no doubt that my legacy will inspire my family and others to also live a POWERful life!
Be strong...Get POWERful!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
What's Your Number?
"So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Psalm 90:12 (NKJV)
"One, two, three, three, three, three..." Words you don't want to hear while taking a Physical Training test for record! As long as you do the push-ups or sit-ups correctly, the number is given in a consecutively growing order. But, if the "form" is wrong, and you don't go low enough or high enough, the grader continues to repeat the same number so that you know those don't count.
Too bad that life isn't that way! We can't get this day back in order to correct the mistakes. Be that as it may, we can correct the "form" and continue with our life.
In that PT test, only the correct repetitions of exercise are marked on the score card and turned in for grading. We still did those "incorrect" push-ups or sit-ups! Our muscles still hurt! But only the correct ones count
As we live our life, we will have some days that are not good. We will make mistakes. Sometimes over and over again! They are not erased! We waste the day worrying about tomorrow or spend sleepless nights thinking about our mistakes today. Our minds are so occupied by these events that we can't enjoy the day we have. There are no dry runs or practice laps! This race of life that we are in is the real deal!
Moses wrote this Psalm of prayer to the Lord. He was reminding us that our days are numbered and we need to make the best of them. If we do make mistakes, sin, or whatever you want to call it, let's learn from those times and gain "wisdom" from them. Let's use what we have learned to teach others and keep them from the perils we have faced.
I'm reminded of just how short our life is when I pick up a paper and see the obituary column, or when I'm asked to conduct a funeral. We never know when we will run our last lap! Make a new friend today. Help someone who needs it without expecting something in return. Call someone and encourage them.
How has this day been numbered for you? Did it count? Gain any wisdom? I think I'll make a new friend today...."Hi, my name is Tim."
"One, two, three, three, three, three..." Words you don't want to hear while taking a Physical Training test for record! As long as you do the push-ups or sit-ups correctly, the number is given in a consecutively growing order. But, if the "form" is wrong, and you don't go low enough or high enough, the grader continues to repeat the same number so that you know those don't count.
Too bad that life isn't that way! We can't get this day back in order to correct the mistakes. Be that as it may, we can correct the "form" and continue with our life.
In that PT test, only the correct repetitions of exercise are marked on the score card and turned in for grading. We still did those "incorrect" push-ups or sit-ups! Our muscles still hurt! But only the correct ones count
As we live our life, we will have some days that are not good. We will make mistakes. Sometimes over and over again! They are not erased! We waste the day worrying about tomorrow or spend sleepless nights thinking about our mistakes today. Our minds are so occupied by these events that we can't enjoy the day we have. There are no dry runs or practice laps! This race of life that we are in is the real deal!
Moses wrote this Psalm of prayer to the Lord. He was reminding us that our days are numbered and we need to make the best of them. If we do make mistakes, sin, or whatever you want to call it, let's learn from those times and gain "wisdom" from them. Let's use what we have learned to teach others and keep them from the perils we have faced.
I'm reminded of just how short our life is when I pick up a paper and see the obituary column, or when I'm asked to conduct a funeral. We never know when we will run our last lap! Make a new friend today. Help someone who needs it without expecting something in return. Call someone and encourage them.
How has this day been numbered for you? Did it count? Gain any wisdom? I think I'll make a new friend today...."Hi, my name is Tim."
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