I am a big music guy. No I am not talking instrument music...all i can play is the radio. By big music guy I merely mean that I am a BIG guy and i like MUSIC. Every once in awhile a song sticks with you and makes you think.
The song "One Day Too Late" by Skillet is one of those songs.
One Day Too Late lyrics Songwriters: Cooper, John; Howes, Brian
Tick tock, hear the clock countdown
Wish the minute hand could be rewound
So much to do and so much I need to say
Will tomorrow be too late?
Feel the moment slip into the past
Like sand through an hourglass
In the madness, I guess, I just forget
To do all the things I said
Time passes by, never thought I'd wind up
One step behind, now I've made my mind up
Today, I'm gonna try a little harder
Gonna make every minute last longer
Gonna learn to forgive and forget
'Cause we don't have long, gonna make the most of it
Today, I'm gonna love my enemies
Reach out to somebody who needs me
Make a change, make the world a better place
'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late
One day too late, one day too late
Tick tock, hear my life pass by
I can't erase and I can't rewind
Of all the things I regret the most I do
Wish I'd spent more time with you
Here's my chance for a new beginning
I saved the best for a better ending
In the end I'll make it up to you
You'll see, you'll get the very best of me
Time passes by, never thought I'd wind up
One step behind, now I've made my mind up
Today, I'm gonna try a little harder
Gonna make every minute last longer
Gonna learn to forgive and forget
'Cause we don't have long, gonna make the most of it
Today, I'm gonna love my enemies
Reach out to somebody who needs me
Make a change, make the world a better place
'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late
Your time is running out
You're never gonna get it back
So make the most of every moment
Stop saving the best for last
Today, I'm gonna try a little harder
Gonna make every minute last longer
Gonna learn to forgive and forget
'Cause we don't have long, gonna make the most of it
Today, I'm gonna love my enemies
Reach out to somebody who needs me
Make a change, make the world a better place
'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late
One day too late, one day too late
One day too late, one day too late
What are you going to do with your day? What is important to you? Are you going to show it with your actions today?
Just a thought.
Peace
B
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Saturday in Oklahoma...11-5-11
Saturday in Oklahoma (11-5-11)...
...and what a Saturday it was!
Oklahomans love their football (I know their not the only ones).
But what a Saturday it was for football -->
- OU/Texas A&M - exciting game, good win, sad story...
- OSU/Kansas State - Exciting game, good win, interesting ending...
Oh yeah, LSU/Alabama was on TV too!
The thing that is awesome about college football is the FANS. To be in the stadium, hear the cheering, see the EXCITEMENT...If you've ever been there you know what i am talking about.
The energy in the stadium is flowing, it's electric. Even if you were there just to watch two teams play you would get caught up in the moment.
The big question, those people you see in the stadium on Saturday, do you see the same excitement in their eyes on Sunday...unless they're at an NFL game? What about at church? Shouldn't that same excitement be there as well? (I mean we know how it all ends...that IS something to cheer)
So the OU/Texas A&M game was an exciting game. Back and forth in the first half. But in the third quarter OU starts to pull away. During that quarter, Ryan Broyles goes down with a torn ACL. That may mean nothing to some,but Broyles has quite the story.
From issues with the police upon arriving at OU as a freshman --> pushing through that and the discipline to becoming a standout athlete and deciding to forgo the draft to return to OU for his senior season. That takes discipline, it takes character. He chose college and finishing his college career over the money of the NFL. He chose the chance to help make OU great and accomplish the team goals rather than cashing it in for himself in the NFL.
Broyles took a trip with some of his teammates this summer on a mission trip to Haiti. According to those who went, and who saw him on his return, he came back a changed man. He had a little different perspective on life.
His senior season has been one of records for Broyles...
*FBS record holder for career receptions.
He also built on other Sooner records he already owned
*most 100 yard receiving games.
*most career touchdown receptions.
*most career receiving yards.
Just to name a few.
Then for it to end with one play...followed by tears as he had given his all... sad ending to a great college career.
We are never guaranteed anything...
What do you place you faith in? Is it in yourself?
Then the OSU/Kansas State game. What a season OSU is having. In the K-State game it (at times) looked like the Cowboy's of old trying to give it away, but they pulled it out.
Then shortly after the game the 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit. Not sure if that was because OSU went to #2 in the polls or just to drive home the thought in my mind of the brevity of life.
That was the first earthquake I have been in (a couple aftershocks since then) but a pretty humbling experience. When the whole world (as you know it) shakes and there is nothing you can do about it.
God is big. He's in control...no matter what you think.
So no matter who you root (cheer) for, no matter how excited you get at a football game,
James 4:14
"Yet you do not know at your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away."
We are not guaranteed another day. So let's all try to keep the right perspective. Have fun. Cheer loudly. Give God the praise and honor He deserves.
Life is short.
We don't take anything with us.
Let's all leave this life exhausted...for the right reasons.
When you get to Heaven, don't you want to see your friends there?
Peace
B
**disclaimer** I am not faulting anyone for cheering for sports. Just some thoughts I have had after seeing faces and actions in various churches on Sunday mornings.
...and what a Saturday it was!
Oklahomans love their football (I know their not the only ones).
But what a Saturday it was for football -->
- OU/Texas A&M - exciting game, good win, sad story...
- OSU/Kansas State - Exciting game, good win, interesting ending...
Oh yeah, LSU/Alabama was on TV too!
The thing that is awesome about college football is the FANS. To be in the stadium, hear the cheering, see the EXCITEMENT...If you've ever been there you know what i am talking about.
The energy in the stadium is flowing, it's electric. Even if you were there just to watch two teams play you would get caught up in the moment.
The big question, those people you see in the stadium on Saturday, do you see the same excitement in their eyes on Sunday...unless they're at an NFL game? What about at church? Shouldn't that same excitement be there as well? (I mean we know how it all ends...that IS something to cheer)
So the OU/Texas A&M game was an exciting game. Back and forth in the first half. But in the third quarter OU starts to pull away. During that quarter, Ryan Broyles goes down with a torn ACL. That may mean nothing to some,but Broyles has quite the story.
From issues with the police upon arriving at OU as a freshman --> pushing through that and the discipline to becoming a standout athlete and deciding to forgo the draft to return to OU for his senior season. That takes discipline, it takes character. He chose college and finishing his college career over the money of the NFL. He chose the chance to help make OU great and accomplish the team goals rather than cashing it in for himself in the NFL.
Broyles took a trip with some of his teammates this summer on a mission trip to Haiti. According to those who went, and who saw him on his return, he came back a changed man. He had a little different perspective on life.
His senior season has been one of records for Broyles...
*FBS record holder for career receptions.
He also built on other Sooner records he already owned
*most 100 yard receiving games.
*most career touchdown receptions.
*most career receiving yards.
Just to name a few.
Then for it to end with one play...followed by tears as he had given his all... sad ending to a great college career.
We are never guaranteed anything...
What do you place you faith in? Is it in yourself?
Then the OSU/Kansas State game. What a season OSU is having. In the K-State game it (at times) looked like the Cowboy's of old trying to give it away, but they pulled it out.
Then shortly after the game the 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit. Not sure if that was because OSU went to #2 in the polls or just to drive home the thought in my mind of the brevity of life.
That was the first earthquake I have been in (a couple aftershocks since then) but a pretty humbling experience. When the whole world (as you know it) shakes and there is nothing you can do about it.
God is big. He's in control...no matter what you think.
So no matter who you root (cheer) for, no matter how excited you get at a football game,
James 4:14
"Yet you do not know at your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away."
We are not guaranteed another day. So let's all try to keep the right perspective. Have fun. Cheer loudly. Give God the praise and honor He deserves.
Life is short.
We don't take anything with us.
Let's all leave this life exhausted...for the right reasons.
When you get to Heaven, don't you want to see your friends there?
Peace
B
**disclaimer** I am not faulting anyone for cheering for sports. Just some thoughts I have had after seeing faces and actions in various churches on Sunday mornings.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Start here first...
Proverbs is full of wisdom. Various times in my life have I heard (or said), "wow, I never knew that" or "I wish someone would have told me that first".
Interesting comments when faced with Proverbs 16.
Proverbs 16:1-9
1 To man belong the plans of the heart,
but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.
2 All a man’s ways seem innocent to him,
but motives are weighed by the LORD.
3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
and your plans will succeed.
4 The LORD works out everything for his own ends—
even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5 The LORD detests all the proud of heart.
Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
7 When a man’s ways are pleasing to the LORD,
he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.
8 Better a little with righteousness
than much gain with injustice.
9 In his heart a man plans his course,
but the LORD determines his steps.
So is this saying don't plan? Not to set goals? Nope.
Plan and set goals just do it with God. How many times when you are planning do you consider God first? Do you intentionally set out with prayer first? Or do we tend to plan it, attempt it, mess something up and then look to God to fix it. Let's have faith and put it into action...starting with prayer. It is definitely an unconventional approach by the worlds standards, but by God's it is just common sense.
God wrote the book on wisdom...don't you think we should start reading it?
That's all I'm saying...
B
Interesting comments when faced with Proverbs 16.
Proverbs 16:1-9
1 To man belong the plans of the heart,
but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.
2 All a man’s ways seem innocent to him,
but motives are weighed by the LORD.
3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
and your plans will succeed.
4 The LORD works out everything for his own ends—
even the wicked for a day of disaster.
5 The LORD detests all the proud of heart.
Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.
6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for;
through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
7 When a man’s ways are pleasing to the LORD,
he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.
8 Better a little with righteousness
than much gain with injustice.
9 In his heart a man plans his course,
but the LORD determines his steps.
So is this saying don't plan? Not to set goals? Nope.
Plan and set goals just do it with God. How many times when you are planning do you consider God first? Do you intentionally set out with prayer first? Or do we tend to plan it, attempt it, mess something up and then look to God to fix it. Let's have faith and put it into action...starting with prayer. It is definitely an unconventional approach by the worlds standards, but by God's it is just common sense.
God wrote the book on wisdom...don't you think we should start reading it?
That's all I'm saying...
B
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
The Plastic Surgeon Kind of Life...
Luke 11:21-28 21 “When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe. 22 But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted and divides up his plunder. 23 “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. 24 “When an impure spirit comes out of a person, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ 25 When it arrives, it finds the house swept clean and put in order. 26 Then it goes and takes seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first.” 27 As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, “Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you.” 28 He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
I read this scripture tonight with my boys. Kind of one of those times when scripture just jumps out at you and catches you. I would say convicting (and maybe it is that too), but it was more of a "this is really deep but simple" kind of feeling.
I mean take the first section: “When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe. 22 But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted and divides up his plunder. "
A lot of times we walk around like we have it all together. We build our friendships by telling them the good stuff (to make us appear "good"). We live our lives in such a way to always look "good".
We hide the bad stuff, we put up a front, we live these plastic surgeon lives that from the outside look great. But it's what is on the inside that really matters.
Some place, some day in the future, that outside shell you have built to protect you will fail.
You heard it said, "it is what's on the inside that counts or matters". It is. Nothing more, nothing less. If Christ is for you, it doesn't matter what is against you. You win! because He already fought the battle.
So my challenge would be, quit being fake.
Get some accountability and get right with God. This life didn't promise you happiness (nor do we deserve it) but there is One that promised us that (happiness) in the next one. So live with the Eternal perspective now.
Choose life, eternal life, now.
Tear down the walls.
Seek forgiveness.
Give forgiveness.
Love.
Be loved.
Be bold.
Be different.
Have bite.
Be salt.
Be different.
Mirror Christ.
Reflect the Son!
Peace
B
I read this scripture tonight with my boys. Kind of one of those times when scripture just jumps out at you and catches you. I would say convicting (and maybe it is that too), but it was more of a "this is really deep but simple" kind of feeling.
I mean take the first section: “When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe. 22 But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted and divides up his plunder. "
A lot of times we walk around like we have it all together. We build our friendships by telling them the good stuff (to make us appear "good"). We live our lives in such a way to always look "good".
We hide the bad stuff, we put up a front, we live these plastic surgeon lives that from the outside look great. But it's what is on the inside that really matters.
Some place, some day in the future, that outside shell you have built to protect you will fail.
You heard it said, "it is what's on the inside that counts or matters". It is. Nothing more, nothing less. If Christ is for you, it doesn't matter what is against you. You win! because He already fought the battle.
So my challenge would be, quit being fake.
Get some accountability and get right with God. This life didn't promise you happiness (nor do we deserve it) but there is One that promised us that (happiness) in the next one. So live with the Eternal perspective now.
Choose life, eternal life, now.
Tear down the walls.
Seek forgiveness.
Give forgiveness.
Love.
Be loved.
Be bold.
Be different.
Have bite.
Be salt.
Be different.
Mirror Christ.
Reflect the Son!
Peace
B
Thursday, February 10, 2011
The 19th Hole...
Well off to the 19th hole (as it is sometimes referred to)…
The 19th hole (the clubhouse)… where people go after their round to cool off, get a drink, have a bite to eat, talk about how awesome they played (lie), and talk about the putts they barely missed (by 8 feet).
So we invite our “friend” Sam to join us for a bite as he totals our score…
Due to the strong finish and expert guidance I ended up shooting a 70 or 2 under Par.
Sam shot a 98…
…which he informs us is good for him.
I told him for just really picking up the sport he played pretty well, but went on to say I had figured by his reactions and words out on the course he had played the sport much longer. I figured by his attitude he normally played a lot better.
Sam is just 54 years old and has just played for just over a year. He let us know his actions and words were due to his competitiveness. He picked up golf recently because he no longer played basketball or baseball due to his age.
He picked up golf because that is what people do.
…when they get older THEN they take up golf.
He dabbled in it but recently started playing once a week.
Golf and Christianity… lots of parallels.
Isn’t Sam’s story similar to the young person of today in respect to the Christian faith? Put it off till they’re older…because that’s what people do.
…“Oh I believe in God but I’m not ready to”:
- “live by those rules”
- “give up partying with my friends”
…”That’s a huge commitment”
…”I want to get all my fun out before that”
…”I’ll do it when I’m older”
…”no need to spoil my fun early”
…”I want to ‘experience’ life first”
The misconception about Christians is they:
- Have no fun
- Live by strict rules
- Are old
- are boring
Christianity by definition is: religion based on the life, teachings, and example of Jesus Christ.
Not sure, but the bible I read is anything but boring.
The commitment is for a lifetime.
A lifetime that will be filled with many challenges, lots of trials, and tons of excitement.
…Jesus died so we might live.
John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
…only when you accept Jesus can you truly live
…when you know Jesus, His sacrifice, His love then your life will reflect it. Not a set of legalistic rules you keep, but a faith, an example that grows stronger on a day by day basis.
…you accept the call to GO
Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
…the focus shifts away from “me” and we focus instead on others
Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
In golf you’re not an excellent player when you first pick up the clubs.
In the Christian faith you’re not perfect just because you accepted Christ and became a Christian.
…you WILL stumble
…you WILL mess up
BUT you are forgiven! You ARE being made “perfect” in Christ.
You have to start by starting. Don’t put it off and wait.
4 hours once a week (playing golf) will not make you significantly better. Time practicing every day will improve your game.
1 hour once a week (in Church) will not grow your relationship with Christ significantly. Time every day will develop the relationship and keep it intimate.
Don’t put off the best decision you will ever make till you’re older.
God has a plan for your life…
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Life is short…
James 4:14 Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.
We never know how long we get on Earth…
Matthew 24:40-45 Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left. “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.
Start His plan for your life…by starting
The 19th hole (the clubhouse)… where people go after their round to cool off, get a drink, have a bite to eat, talk about how awesome they played (lie), and talk about the putts they barely missed (by 8 feet).
So we invite our “friend” Sam to join us for a bite as he totals our score…
Due to the strong finish and expert guidance I ended up shooting a 70 or 2 under Par.
Sam shot a 98…
…which he informs us is good for him.
I told him for just really picking up the sport he played pretty well, but went on to say I had figured by his reactions and words out on the course he had played the sport much longer. I figured by his attitude he normally played a lot better.
Sam is just 54 years old and has just played for just over a year. He let us know his actions and words were due to his competitiveness. He picked up golf recently because he no longer played basketball or baseball due to his age.
He picked up golf because that is what people do.
…when they get older THEN they take up golf.
He dabbled in it but recently started playing once a week.
Golf and Christianity… lots of parallels.
Isn’t Sam’s story similar to the young person of today in respect to the Christian faith? Put it off till they’re older…because that’s what people do.
…“Oh I believe in God but I’m not ready to”:
- “live by those rules”
- “give up partying with my friends”
…”That’s a huge commitment”
…”I want to get all my fun out before that”
…”I’ll do it when I’m older”
…”no need to spoil my fun early”
…”I want to ‘experience’ life first”
The misconception about Christians is they:
- Have no fun
- Live by strict rules
- Are old
- are boring
Christianity by definition is: religion based on the life, teachings, and example of Jesus Christ.
Not sure, but the bible I read is anything but boring.
The commitment is for a lifetime.
A lifetime that will be filled with many challenges, lots of trials, and tons of excitement.
…Jesus died so we might live.
John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
…only when you accept Jesus can you truly live
…when you know Jesus, His sacrifice, His love then your life will reflect it. Not a set of legalistic rules you keep, but a faith, an example that grows stronger on a day by day basis.
…you accept the call to GO
Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
…the focus shifts away from “me” and we focus instead on others
Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
In golf you’re not an excellent player when you first pick up the clubs.
In the Christian faith you’re not perfect just because you accepted Christ and became a Christian.
…you WILL stumble
…you WILL mess up
BUT you are forgiven! You ARE being made “perfect” in Christ.
You have to start by starting. Don’t put it off and wait.
4 hours once a week (playing golf) will not make you significantly better. Time practicing every day will improve your game.
1 hour once a week (in Church) will not grow your relationship with Christ significantly. Time every day will develop the relationship and keep it intimate.
Don’t put off the best decision you will ever make till you’re older.
God has a plan for your life…
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Life is short…
James 4:14 Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.
We never know how long we get on Earth…
Matthew 24:40-45 Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left. “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.
Start His plan for your life…by starting
Let’s finish this round (of life) strong for eternity’s (19th hole) sake. Focusing on what impact we can have now on the course of life for Christ. We can then spend eternity (19th) doing what we were created to do…PRAISING GOD.
G.O.L.F
God
Offers
Life
Forever
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
A Round of golf… …a lesson for life …for eternity
FINISH STRONG!
Prayer: Lord, please help us to number our days. Help us consider our choices have an eternal effect on us and others. Guide us to mirror You in all that we do and live every day with reckless abandon to your will and plan. We love and honor you! In Jesus name AMEN.
If you want to know more about becoming a Christian, the life that God has called you to or if you need additional resources ask your local Pastor or drop me a line.
Peace,
B
Soli Deo gloria
G.O.L.F
God
Offers
Life
Forever
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
A Round of golf… …a lesson for life …for eternity
FINISH STRONG!
Prayer: Lord, please help us to number our days. Help us consider our choices have an eternal effect on us and others. Guide us to mirror You in all that we do and live every day with reckless abandon to your will and plan. We love and honor you! In Jesus name AMEN.
If you want to know more about becoming a Christian, the life that God has called you to or if you need additional resources ask your local Pastor or drop me a line.
Peace,
B
Soli Deo gloria
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
New Year's Resolutions
New Year’s Resolutions…
Goals...
Aspirations...
Decrees…
Hopes…
Wishes…
RESOLUTION’s!
…call them what you want, but WRITE them down.
There is something about writing them down that give us a sense of ACCOUNTABILITY.
When you set your resolutions, do so with others in mind. Let’s do something this year that will make our world a little better by affecting someone else’s world for the good.
No Resolutions on here about dropping weight (we should stay healthy because our bodies are God's temple).
But here they are:
#1 Live each day as if it were my last with regard to my relationship with God.
#2 Live each day as if it were my last with regard to my relationship with my wife.
#3 Live each day as if it were my last with regard to my relationship with my boys.
#4 Live each day as if it were my last with regard to my relationship with my friends.
#5 Devour the Word (the Bible). Read it for fun, wisdom, and because i have the freedom to do so, to garner God's wisdom for my life.
#6 Pray more with my wife.
#7 Hold hands with my wife...Everyday.
#8 Hug and kiss my kids everyday.
#9 Go on a date with my wife at least once a month.
and
#10 Finish the “A round of golf…a lesson for life” blog.
Those are them.
I hope that you are moving towards the prize. My prayer is that everyone that reads (the Blog) this year will be challenged to BE what and where God needs, focused on mirroring Him to a lost and dying world.
LORD, help me to put away regrets of not becoming the person I thought I would be. This new year, help me take hold of a new attitude and a new way of thinking to become the person You intended me to be. Thank You that I can begin becoming that today! In
Jesus' name, Amen.
Let's have the resolve to move in Christ.
Today, Tomorrow and Forever!
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.(Eph 4:22-24 NIV)
Peace and Love
B
Goals...
Aspirations...
Decrees…
Hopes…
Wishes…
RESOLUTION’s!
…call them what you want, but WRITE them down.
There is something about writing them down that give us a sense of ACCOUNTABILITY.
When you set your resolutions, do so with others in mind. Let’s do something this year that will make our world a little better by affecting someone else’s world for the good.
No Resolutions on here about dropping weight (we should stay healthy because our bodies are God's temple).
But here they are:
#1 Live each day as if it were my last with regard to my relationship with God.
#2 Live each day as if it were my last with regard to my relationship with my wife.
#3 Live each day as if it were my last with regard to my relationship with my boys.
#4 Live each day as if it were my last with regard to my relationship with my friends.
#5 Devour the Word (the Bible). Read it for fun, wisdom, and because i have the freedom to do so, to garner God's wisdom for my life.
#6 Pray more with my wife.
#7 Hold hands with my wife...Everyday.
#8 Hug and kiss my kids everyday.
#9 Go on a date with my wife at least once a month.
and
#10 Finish the “A round of golf…a lesson for life” blog.
Those are them.
I hope that you are moving towards the prize. My prayer is that everyone that reads (the Blog) this year will be challenged to BE what and where God needs, focused on mirroring Him to a lost and dying world.
LORD, help me to put away regrets of not becoming the person I thought I would be. This new year, help me take hold of a new attitude and a new way of thinking to become the person You intended me to be. Thank You that I can begin becoming that today! In
Jesus' name, Amen.
Let's have the resolve to move in Christ.
Today, Tomorrow and Forever!
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.(Eph 4:22-24 NIV)
Peace and Love
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