Love Nudge: Not Too Fast
Everything seems pressing. We must have success now. We must be happy right now. We must feel loved and appreciated from moment we hear hello.
So, whatever happened to taking time to develop success, happiness, or love? Is it a thing of the past to value the process or journey to the best destinations in life?
Even during the most difficult of circumstances there are valuable opportunities – to learn and to grow and to get stronger. Yet, the temptation is to rush through the gauntlet of life in order to finish the treacherous race or get to celebration. All the while never realizing that every obstacle is serves as an opportunity to graduate on to advanced courses. And each level begs a moment of appreciation, celebration even as the challenge was intended to be difficult, yet it was conquered.
It is true that some races or tasks are designed to exposed the swift. However, that is not the case with life, career, relationships, or maturity. The greater the goal the longer we should pause between each ascention to reflect on what just happened – for the purpose of celebration and to prepare for the next level.
In those moments when trouble beseachs over an extended wait. Take advantage of the pregnant pause to acknowledge the obvious achievements and plan out the best course of action for the future. Sometimes God’ speed is much slower than the desired pace. And God moves – when God moves.
Love Nudge: Lemonade
Our stories are not fully our own. There are times when unforeseen circumstances enter the storyline and change the predictable outcomes. And that is all ok – as long as we are open to new possibilities. As long as we remain faithful to that instinct aptly named adaptation, then we can find our way to a positive new existence. If you find yourself challenged by the circumstances of your life, especially if you were victimized by events outside of your control, then consider this a clarion call to stand and make a wonderfully new reality.
Love Nudge: Watch Yourself
The warnings against pride are literally everywhere. The Holy Scriptures makes it very plain, for example, “pride goes before destruction.” (Proverbs 16:18, NKJV) This is only one of more than 50 versus that warn against pride. Grandmothers seem to have a radar for “heads that are getting to big for their bodies.” A recent favorite is a quote from St. Augustine, “it was pride that turned angels into devils.”
The temptation that draws a person to think more highly of themselves than they ought is apparently very effective. The proof resides in the wisdom of antiquity and carries through to our present post-modern defined reality. We are still victims of foolish pride.
Certainly their is good pride that is the product of earned success and fully vested educational pursuits. Should not one be worthy of esteem for beating the odds? Is it less noble to allow accolades to resonate and reflect off an external armour, then it is to hide the joy in one’s bossom? Certainly it is ok to embrace self-worth that is well founded.
However, pride is a slippery thin line that entraps many foolish hearts. The starke difference can be measured simply by the good a person does or the harm caused to themselves or others. For any (ordinary) fool can trip over anything. It takes an incredibly high-minded fool to stumble over their pride.
So, mind your steps and watch yourself.
Love Nudge: More Action
An eloquent speech. A melodic song with the perfect pitch. A stirring and emotional sermon. Each of these at some point have been given credit for inciting great causes. Yet, the actions, the ensuing movements are what produced the necessary change.
As we pause to remember men and women that paid the ultimate price of service it is important to note that they gave more than their word. Certainly their word was given in the form of an oath. And each responded to verbal orders, yet it was that very response we celebrate.
A soldiers bravery and courage extends beyond their oath. These attributes are proven daily on many battle fronts. And you do not have to be a member of the military to exhibit these character traits. Ask a teacher how they feel at the end of every day as they engage in bettering the lives of our children?
Whatever your field of engagement – here the call to do more. Seek to establish a higher standard of excellence right where you are planted. If each of cared a little more and that caring manifested in our actions, then this word would instantly become a better place.
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