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Are you the Performer who desires the best & finest outcome in any given task? I mean, not just any performer, but One who acts in the name of and for the sake of Uprightness, Truth, & Beauty.
In moments when you find yourself at the crossroad, or at the thick or thin, or even at a plateau in your career life, what do you usually do?
Haven't you noticed someone who can't seem to tackle the load of works and complex tasks confronting him even when all material supports are at his disposal?
What of the still able-bodied performer who already made some good marks & impressive breakthroughs, yet at some point in his career life such a one seemed dried up and therefore wanting the fervor to sustain a disciplined focus, much less a zealous drive consistent with previously expressed commitment & purpose in life? Is it because he is not that equipped to become equal to the task which is unlikely? Or, is it because he is no longer in sound condition (psychologically & morally) as he used to be?
In the devotional book, "Into His Presence" authored by Rev. Charles Stanley, I came across an insight that remained hidden in my heart for quite some time until it came out at a time when this blog post is developing. Paraphrasing a portion of that devotional, it is said that a person dries up due to lack of Righteous Spirit. He blows up due to lack of The Word of Life. But when same said person is filled & equipped with The Spirit & The Word, he grows up. Thanks, Rev. Charles Stanley for that! It works in my case!
But the one practical thing that really works day-in & day-out is Taking A STEP back to BASIC when things get rough & tough in the journey-through-life. Translated & placed within its scriptural context, I find the Apostle Paul's exhortartion very basic, it applies to every believer. Here's what Apostle Paul said, "Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, rejoice! Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:4-7, NASB,1971).
Amen!
