Thanks, Cousin Alan, for not "neglecting your gifts" and for capturing this breathtaking view of the Rockies. Speaking of gifts, my younger friend, Jacob, can preach! I'm still "chewing" on the word he gave last Sunday. He recounted his demanding experience of climbing Pike's Peak and his growing frustration as a 45 year old passed him by several times. Jacob shared God's word to him when he finally reached the top: 'You think the 45 year old has accomplished something? Look out and see what I created! Now that's an accomplishment!' He reminded us that God isn't impressed with our accomplishments, but is more concerned with our desire to have relationship with Him as well as glorify Him. I'm always struggling with this desire to accomplish something of importance. What a word of wisdom for me.
My young friends are teaching me everyday. They bring refreshing insight as I journey with my Lord. My encouragement to you today......
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity." I Timothy 4:12......
Use your gifts today!
Robin
1 comment:
WOAH! this is really cool!
I am always trying to accomplish tasks and reach goals and be the best at what I do. It is so true that God is the one to whom I should give ALL the glory! You may know the feeling of completing something that took hard work or winning and thinking for a second that it was all you. Go me because I did that...and it is a good feeling. BUT knowing the truth-that my God created me and everything good and all that I do is through Him and for Him-that is an AWESOME feeling!
I also love that verse! There are times I feel like since nothing is expected out of teenagers I can do whatever. But this verse encourages me to stand out among my friends and others!
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