I keep a stack of notecards in my back pocket; tucked away in a pastel themed sketchbook where I jot down notes and ideas to dwell on throughout the day. Now I'm aware that doesn't sound very manly but hear me out...
If someone offered you $100 every time you thanked God throughout the day, how rich would you be? There is no doubt that God is our greatest treasure. His presence is worth more to me than any earthly gift; yet I find myself so caught up in the stuff I'm trying to accomplish at times that I miss moments to give thanks. To put it simply, God is good to us. Here are a few things I'm intentional about that help fuel my perspective...
CREATING REMINDERS
My notecards remind me to pray. I've written the names of people and projects I pray about weekly on the front of each card as well as a few specific notes on the back of some of them. Notecards may not be your thing, but its important for you to find ways to remind yourself of what matters most. My attention is always jumping from one idea to the next so I need something to help me prioritize what's important. I encourage you to try it...jump.
My neighbor is obsessive about his lawn. In fact, he loves his grass so much he even fertilizes my grass to keep the flow of his lawn smooth so that weeds from my yard don't creep over to his side. Our minds are a lot like grass. If left unchecked all kinds of weeds begin to crowd out the good soil. Reminders help us keep check on our thought patterns. Prayer has a unique way of making me focus on God and other things that truly matter, like serving others.
SERVING OTHERS
36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37 And he said to him,“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 40 On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.”
SHOWING COMPASSION
Everyday is a gift. Tomorrow is not promised. We hear that so often that there's not much urgency behind it. Now that I'm 32, I try and max out everyday with God, family, and my work. When the Father calls me home, I wanna be maxed out like Paul was.
And finally, if you're a dreamer start taking steps today to pursue them. There are people that only you can impact and we need you to get rolling. Write down your plans. Grab a few notecards and write down 5 or 6 things you plan on accomplishing today! The Jesus in you needs to be seen and heard by someone else...be grateful today! You can start by sharing these links below or texting this to someone you know it will benefit. Or both! :))
Channel