At the start of the day, today, just what do I have control over?<\/p>\n
At that moment what do I have a choice in?<\/p>\n
Can I have control over things going perfectly for me today?<\/p>\n
Not likely.<\/p>\n
Can I have control over myself doing things perfectly today?<\/p>\n
That calls for a followup question.<\/p>\n
Meaning, can I try harder to do things right today?<\/p>\n
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I suppose we all try to do things right, at least some days.<\/p>\n
And we try to arrange things to go right as much as we can.<\/p>\n
Does trying for perfect work?<\/p>\n
Does it satisfy?<\/p>\n
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“Murphy’s Law” (whatever that may be) seems to operate around us—and inside us.<\/p>\n
Here’s my take on Murphy’s Law, and it leads to my point:<\/p>\n
As a Christian, I do not subscribe to Murphy’s Law, but “someone” keeps sending me a gift subscription.<\/p>\n
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Fact is, this world is messed up, broken.<\/p>\n
We have to start with accepting that reality, to make sense out of today without regret and disillusionment.<\/p>\n
What we have the most control over is the start of our day—the very beginning, before any news or information or obligation or people attempt to influence us.<\/p>\n
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If we can get hold of controlling that very first thing that crosses our mind in the morning, we have the best shot for the best day possible.<\/p>\n
But I am not writing here to give self-help talk on positive thinking.<\/p>\n
First things first—really first things—actually, “first thing.”<\/p>\n
“Seek ye first . . .” comes from His Book, and it counts, period.<\/p>\n
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The stuff\u00a0 in the Bible counts across the board, for all time, for everyone, whether you surrender to its message or not.<\/p>\n
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“Seek first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.”<\/p>\n
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.”<\/p>\n
“If anyone lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, Who gives to all liberally . . . But let him ask in faith, not wavering . . . A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.”<\/p>\n
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So, from PERFECT\u00a0 to\u00a0 FOCUSED.<\/p>\n
Trying to be perfect is depending on ourselves—uncertain at best.<\/p>\n
Focused on God from the first second of our day is definitely the way to go, every day.<\/p>\n
Try it !<\/p>\n
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And if you really want to transform your day and revolutionize your life, I challenge you to try this—kneel beside your bed before you do or say or think anything else, and thank God—that’s it, just ten seconds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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