It's Not Too Late To Turn Around

This year is almost over. I can't believe how quickly it has come and gone. Yesterday I was thinking about everything that I've done this year and I was also thinking about everything I could have done better. Ending this year I'm sure you can think back to things you did that you wish you could do differently. 

We aren't perfect but we should learn and grow from our mistakes. Things that we do go through are suppose to develop our character and make our faith stronger. As the year ends and the holidays approach begin to think about what things you can do better and how you can become a better person. It is never too late to do better. Don't let something you have done or said hold you back from evolving as a complete person. God only created one of you and he wants to know if he can trust you to keep going. I believe that everyone can make a come back from their mistakes and it's not too late to obtain a relationship with God. Keep pushing foward and focus. Do not dwell on what happened this year or last month but concentrate on what you need to do as you move forward.

Is It Really Important?

Recently I had the opportunity to work with a few people from the food bank of central and eastern North Carolina. The people there raised money to end childhood hunger and for me it was an eye opening experience. I began to think about the millions of people in the world who need what we take for granted each day. It really made me put my entire life into perspective. What are your priorities? What in your life has your attention so occupied that it is pulling you away from your top priorities?

I think it's always good when we as people have the opportunity to see how others are living and what they are going through. Seeing things through the lenses of others keeps you humble and forces you to step back and count your blessings. 

God wants the best for you and you should want the best for others. If you haven't I suggest that you think critically about your life and put in order right now the things that take up the majority of your time and make a list of things that you know should have your time. I want to leave you with this quote:

"Your life will be a blessed and balanced experience if you first honor your identity and priority."

I Got A Story To Tell

If you have ever been through anything or are currently going through something, you have a story to tell. A testimony is simply your autobiography. People may know things about you, they may know where you're from, but they can't tell your story or walk in your shoes.

For the longest time I was afraid to tell people my story. I was afraid to tell others what God had done in my life because I thought they would judge me. One of the worst things you can do to yourself is hide what God has done in your life. 

First, God let you go through things because he knew you could handle it and second, because he knew if you got through it you would be able to help other people around you seeking to get through it. 

Many people just sit back and watch how you handle things in your life. If people see that you can overcome and make it through your situation they will feel like they can get through it as well. 

Remember, your problem is bigger than you and what God can do in your life is more than you will ever imagine if you choose to take the first step and put your faith and trust in God. So don't trip over your situation. Trust in God and when he gets you through turn back and strengthen the others around you so that they can be encouraged by what God has done in your life.