Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:13-14
Philippians 3:13-14
Life teaches us many lessons. While one person hides from the truth like an Ostrich sticking its head in the sand, another seizes each opportunity and soars above the crowd. We can break free of the entanglements of our past, stay focused on the opportunities and experiences of the present, and accomplish any goals we set for our future. There is a delicate balance to living happy, healthy, successful, and free for God’s glory. With dedication to personal development we can manage this balance and create a better person in the process.
It is important to learn from life’s lessons, but what we learn is almost as important as the lesson itself. Parents naturally encourage the child taking these first steps, cheering them on, but what if they discouraged the child instead? What cruel person could even imagine doing this to a baby, but consider how often we do this to ourselves? Do you set yourself up for failure? Self-sabotage is one of life’s biggest hindrances to achievement. We must grow in confidence to live successful and happy and fulfilled lives for God’s glory.
Personal development means always seeking to improve. So why strive for a better you? Because life has many lessons, and what we take away from every moment will help determine the future we will have, whether we will lead a life of regret or fulfillment. You may have heard the saying from a former Harvard professor (George Santayana) that “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”. Learn from life’s history to be a better person.
Have you ever had a teacher who, despite 20 or so years in the teaching profession, has no classroom management, is unorganized, or makes class boring? Teachers need goals to inspire students to leave class daily with an even greater desire to learn. Teachers who drain their students of energy rather than fill them up with excitement are stuck in a rut; rather than 20 years of teaching experience, they have one year of teaching experience repeated 20 times.
Is your life like this? Do you feel stuck in a rut, repeating your days or years over and over? Jump over your hurdles and break free of your repeating loop by taking steps each day towards a better you. Do you need to work on your focus, goals, and determination? Are your priorities out of balance with your actions (do you spend enough time on what really matters to you)? Are you a good friend, do you anger easily, are you overwhelmed with stress and worry? If you can find one area for change—a never ending quest—the next step of striving for your best is to have a plan.
Remember trying to sort through a huge pile of old papers? As we try to tackle the pile, piece by piece, we soon realize it has dwindled. No longer so daunting, we gain new energy, and sort even faster. Personal development can be like completing a large task. Sometimes what seems impossible or insurmountable can be overcome by focusing on one small area at a time.
Decide right now to spend a few minutes each day working on an area of your life that needs improvement. Improving ourselves requires dedication, courage, and persistence. By making the commitment to change or improve one aspect of our everyday, we will soon see that the journey of a thousand miles really does begin with one step (Lao Tsu)—and you will be the person God has created you to be and that you desire to be.
It is important to learn from life’s lessons, but what we learn is almost as important as the lesson itself. Parents naturally encourage the child taking these first steps, cheering them on, but what if they discouraged the child instead? What cruel person could even imagine doing this to a baby, but consider how often we do this to ourselves? Do you set yourself up for failure? Self-sabotage is one of life’s biggest hindrances to achievement. We must grow in confidence to live successful and happy and fulfilled lives for God’s glory.
Personal development means always seeking to improve. So why strive for a better you? Because life has many lessons, and what we take away from every moment will help determine the future we will have, whether we will lead a life of regret or fulfillment. You may have heard the saying from a former Harvard professor (George Santayana) that “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”. Learn from life’s history to be a better person.
Have you ever had a teacher who, despite 20 or so years in the teaching profession, has no classroom management, is unorganized, or makes class boring? Teachers need goals to inspire students to leave class daily with an even greater desire to learn. Teachers who drain their students of energy rather than fill them up with excitement are stuck in a rut; rather than 20 years of teaching experience, they have one year of teaching experience repeated 20 times.
Is your life like this? Do you feel stuck in a rut, repeating your days or years over and over? Jump over your hurdles and break free of your repeating loop by taking steps each day towards a better you. Do you need to work on your focus, goals, and determination? Are your priorities out of balance with your actions (do you spend enough time on what really matters to you)? Are you a good friend, do you anger easily, are you overwhelmed with stress and worry? If you can find one area for change—a never ending quest—the next step of striving for your best is to have a plan.
Remember trying to sort through a huge pile of old papers? As we try to tackle the pile, piece by piece, we soon realize it has dwindled. No longer so daunting, we gain new energy, and sort even faster. Personal development can be like completing a large task. Sometimes what seems impossible or insurmountable can be overcome by focusing on one small area at a time.
Decide right now to spend a few minutes each day working on an area of your life that needs improvement. Improving ourselves requires dedication, courage, and persistence. By making the commitment to change or improve one aspect of our everyday, we will soon see that the journey of a thousand miles really does begin with one step (Lao Tsu)—and you will be the person God has created you to be and that you desire to be.
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