made.good.again

Today I am stepping across the line. I’m tired of
waffling, and I’m finished with wavering. I’ve made my
choice; the verdict is in; and my decision is
irrevocable. I’m going God’s way. There’s no turning
back now!

I will live the rest of my life serving God’s purposes
with God’s people on God’s planet for God’s glory. I
will use my life to celebrate his presence, cultivate
his character, participate in his family, demonstrate
his love, and communicate his Word.

Since my past has been forgiven, and I have a purpose
for living and a home awaiting in heaven, I refuse to
waste any more time or energy on shallow living, petty
thinking, trivial talking, thoughtless doing, useless
regretting, hurtful resenting, or faithless worrying.
Instead I will magnify God, grow to maturity, serve in
ministry, and fulfill my mission in the membership of
his family.

Because this life is preparation for the next, I will
value worship over wealth, "we" over "me," character
over comfort, service over status, and people over
possessions, position, and pleasures. I know what
matters most, and I’ll give it all I’ve got. I’ll do
the best I can with what I have for Jesus Christ
today.

I won’t be captivated by culture, manipulated by
critics, motivated by praise, frustrated by problems,
debilitated by temptation, or intimidated by the
devil. I’ll keep running my race with my eyes on the
goal, not the sidelines or those running by me. When
times get tough, and I get tired, I won’t back up,
back off, back down, back out, or backslide. I’ll just
keep moving forward by God’s grace. I’m Spirit-led,
purpose-driven and mission-focused, so I cannot be
bought, I will not be compromised, and I shall not
quit until I finish the race.

I’m a trophy of God’s amazing grace, so I will be
gracious to everyone, grateful for everyday, and
generous with everything that God entrusts to me.

To my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I say: However,
whenever, wherever, and whatever you ask me to do, my
answer in advance is yes! Wherever you lead and
whatever the cost, I’m ready. Anytime. Anywhere.
Anyway. Whatever it takes Lord; whatever it takes! I
want to be used by you in such a way, that on that
final day I’ll hear you say, "Well done, thou good and
faithful one. Come on in, and let the eternal party begin!"

-Rick Warren, Author: Purpose Driven Life-

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