Happy Friday, Friends!
I hope and trust this post finds you all having a great day as a glorious new day begins to dawn in my Sweet Home Alabama! How is it possible that this is the last day of July? Wasn’t it just Christmas?
This morning I want to share a couple of quick thoughts and a quote.
Earlier this week our church lost a giant – a great man who served as one of our Pastors. His sudden death reminded me once again of the brevity of life. I don’t mean that as a point of sadness but rather a moment of inspiration to genuinely value and appreciate each day and to live them, one at a time, to the fullest.
Also, this week, during my prayer time, I was thinking about the Serenity Prayer. Here is the prayer:
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardship as a pathway to peace; taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; trusting that You will make all things right if I surrender to Your will; so that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with You forever in the next. Amen."
The part that convicted my spirit powerfully was “to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can.” Maybe it is just me; however, I tend to spend a lot of time thinking and worrying about things I cannot change, and I forfeit the power I do have by not changing the things I can. Is it just me? I really have to get better at that!
Finally, I want to share this great quote from Steve Maraboli with you. It is titled, “Why Not You?” and it absolutely makes my spirit soar!
“Why Not You?
Today, many will awaken with a fresh sense of inspiration. Why not you?
Today, many will open their eyes to the beauty that surrounds them. Why not you?
Today, many will choose to leave the ghost of yesterday behind and seize the immeasurable power of today. Why not you?
Today, many will break through the barriers of the past by looking at the blessings of the present. Why not you?
Today, for many the burden of self-doubt and insecurity will be lifted by the security and confidence of empowerment. Why not you?
Today, many will rise above their believed limitations and make contact with their powerful innate strength. Why not you?
Today, many will choose to live in such a manner that they will be a positive role model for their children. Why not you?
Today, many will choose to free themselves from the personal imprisonment of their bad habits. Why not you?
Today, many will choose to live free of conditions and rules governing their own happiness. Why not you?
Today, many will find abundance in simplicity. Why not you?
Today, many will be confronted by difficult moral choices and they will choose to do what is right instead of what is beneficial. Why not you?
Today, many will decide to no longer sit back with a victim mentality, but to take charge of their lives and make positive changes. Why not you?
Today, many will take the action necessary to make a difference. Why not you?
Today, many will make the commitment to be a better mother, father, son, daughter, student, teacher, worker, boss, brother, sister, and so much more. Why not you?
Today is a new day!
Many will seize this day.
Many will live it to the fullest.
Why not you?”
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if there is ever anything I can do for you or your family. I will always help you any way I can. You can reach me at kevin@whatwillyourinfluencebe.com.
Have a great day and a wonderful weekend. Please cherish your precious family, please be kind, and please stay well!
Kev
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