If you've never failed, you've never lived.
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It's August already. I'm sure this year skipped a couple of months; it's going too fast! The good news is, things are getting busy and I'm picking up new contracts all the time. The bad news is, things are getting busy and I'm picking up new contracts all the time!
Have you ever been walking, nice and easy, and then come to a hill? You start up, not really thinking about it, and barely notice the upward slant. Then, as time goes by and your muscles start complaining about having to do extra work to go the same distance, you start to breathe harder. By the time you reach the top, you're panting, your legs feel like jell-o, and you just have to stop for a minute or two. That's how I'm feeling right now in 2008. It started out a breeze. Now the year is 2/3 done and I'm getting a bit winded. The things that were small and fun at the beginning have grown and become weighty. I love my walk through life, don't get me wrong. And I can't wait to get to the top where I can catch my breath. It's just that this is the time when the extra effort is not an option. I have to work a little harder, not to get ahead, just to maintain. Still, I know that the view from the top is going to be refreshing and inspiring for the next leg of my journey.
How about you? Are you feeling a little tired and worn around the edges? Do you sometimes feel unappreciated and undervalued? I know the feeling. Come on and walk with me. Together we'll forget the struggles and before you know it, you'll be on top too.
Being a Christian in an un-Christian world is one of the biggest challenges faced by the church. Sometimes it might feel like you're an elephant trying to balance on a tightrope. Don't look down! Don't worry! God has given us tools to balance and a guide to our steps. See more at "Being A Christian ". You're not walking this tightrope alone!
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Here's something we often forget: Satan is our enemy. I know, "DUH!" Right? But how many times do we forget to resist the devil and flee temptation, while we bicker and point fingers at each other? Our job is not to criticize the church and argue over fine points of doctrine, although there are some pretty big basics that I will defend to the death. Our job is to engage the enemy, saving souls from his grasp and the fires of hell. Let's not fight among ourselves, but be united by the Spirit and do His work.
Your assignment this week:
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Attend every service your church holds this week.
- Tell at least two people who may not know it that you're a Christian.
- Invite four people to go to church with you.
