In the same way, since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in them so that you can help the church grow
1 CORINTHIANS 14 : 12 DO YOU HAVE A FOCUSED GOAL FOR YOUR LIFE ? Ambitions .. Dreams .. Goals .. Each one of us should have at least one dream or one goal that stirs up deep passion and deep commitment in our lives .. Each One Of Us Should Have .. but sadly enough there are still too many of us that are walking around aimlessly .. without any real purpose or direction .. because we have not yet focused our hearts and minds on a specific goal. Without a focused goal in your life .. you will discover that you are capable of doing lots and lots of things .. however you do them randomly, unsystematically and inconsistently .. you do not put your very best efforts into the same old, same old everyday stuff. If only we would wake up and realize how forceful and powerful each one of us could be .. if only we would focus .. put in the time .. put in the effort .. and put in the commitment towards a specific goal. MASTERFUL = To be an expert .. To demonstrate exceptional skills and ability. MEDIOCRE = Adequate or Acceptable .. but not good enough. So what kind of person are you .. Mediocre or Masterful ? .. Do you know that the difference between being "masterful" and "mediocre" is very often just a focused effort. You must however look at the above very carefully because the interpretation and understanding of the words masterful and mediocre will be different for each one of us .. for example being mediocre is often seen as masterful to a person who has limited resources, abilities, gifts and talents .. Confusing .. yes it does all sound a little confusing .. but if you break it down, this is what the above statement is actually telling you .. True success is dependent on and connected to your personal abilities. What might seem to be an awesome, fabulous, miraculous event for one person .. could be of absolutely no value or importance to another person. So basically what you need to really, really learn and understand is this .. when you set yourself goals for your life .. you are always allowed to dream big .. but you must also remember that you should remain realistic, sensible, and true to yourself. So goals should be set according to your personal ability to develop and grow your talents .. as well as the speed and quickness with which you are confident that you can bring about the desired results. So are you totally satisfied that you have fully grown and developed your gifts and talents ? .. How many of us can stand proudly and with one-hundred percent confidence answer that question with a yes ? If we are totally open and honest .. each and everyone of us can afford to do a little bit extra to become a little bit better !! You need to get your fires of commitment burning again .. you have to get your passion back .. the passion to become all that God your Father intended and predestined you to be .. you need to make this commitment not only for God .. but also for your families .. as well as for yourself. IT IS HIGH TIME THAT WE ROLLED UP OUR SLEEVES AND GOT BACK TO WORK !! Keep this in mind .. Effort is the bridge between mediocrity and masterful accomplishments. God did not do half a job when it came to you .. so don't you ever settle for just giving Him a second rate effort in return. WHAT YOU ARE IS GOD'S GIFT TO YOU .. WHAT YOU BECOME IS YOUR GIFT TO GOD Comments are closed.
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