The Best That We Can

We had a little delay, and will instead have our guest writer’s post next week.  In the meantime, here is your inspiration for today.

“Unless you try to do something beyond what you’ve already mastered, you will never grow.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Often times, we wait, without a plan, to see what the day will bring. We will wait to see what happens at the job to determine our attitude; we’ll wait to see what happens with our family to dictate our reactions.  It is like a never ended chess game where we are getting attacked on all sides, only defending ourselves.  This places us in a situation where we are reactionary people – simply charging our energy to respond to the situations life places in front of us.

Every morning we ought to vow to get as much accomplished and do a many things as we can before the day is up.  It can be a day full of taking care of all the small things or just handling one mammoth task that can set a larger chain reaction.  Whatever it is, we ought to be ready.   We ought to plan our course and set our day, allowing flexibility for change, so that no matter what comes our way, we’re ready for the world.  We ought to prepare to be positive against all odds and be proactive in our quest to fulfill our calling. 

So why don’t we just walk in our purpose and be the best we can be? Why don’t we just vow, today, make a covenant amongst ourselves, even if it is between you and this computer, to just go forward.   "If you abide in Me and My words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done unto You" (John 15:7).  Together, we can support each other in making it happen, no matter what. 

Maybe your goal is to make a conscious effort to be on time. By thinking it, gradually, you will see you move toward doing it naturally to one minute before time, then five to maybe even fifteen.  Maybe your goal is to take up a new instrument, lose a little weight or just be the best person you can be to everyone around you.  Maybe it is just to be the strongest vessel God is developing you to be.

Consider making a covenant with yourself, or maybe even with members of your Circle of Love, family and friends who support and pray with you, to be your best self.

Amina S. McIntyre