Can You Spare A Minute Or So 5/7?

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If you can’t find five minutes, can you spare one or two?

5/7 Can You Spare A Minute Or So?

5/7–What to do when something or  someone tries to bury you—-I heard the story about a man who had an old mule that he really loved. One day the man couldn’t find the old mule and he began to panic. He checked the fence to see if got out, but everything looked good.  Then he remembered the big, deep hole he had had dug just a few days earlier.  He ran as fast as he could to the hole, and sure enough his fears were confirmed.  The old mule looked up at him from the bottom of the hole. The only thing he knew that was left to do, was to just put him out oft5 his misery.  So he go a shovel and began to throw the dirt down on top of the mule.  When he went to get the second shovel full he was amazed.  The old mule just shook off the dirt and packed it down with his feet.  He quickly started shoveling as fast as he could. Each time the mule shook the dirt off and packed it down, until before long the old mule was at the top and just walked on out. So when someone digs a hole and puts you in it, and tries to bury you with dirt….just shake it off, pack it down, and walk on out.

Smile and whisper—The next time somone wants to argue with you try this technique.  It is very hard to argue with someone when they are smiling and whispering.  Try it sometime!

Why me Lord?— This was the title to a popular song a few years ago. Unfortunately most people are using it ask why me, meaning the bad.  Why am I the one to have trouble, bad breaks, etc.  I ask instead why was I the one to receive so many good things. Bad things happen to good people, and good things happen to bad people. Just because some bad things happen to me, doesn’t mean at all that I am a bad person.

Many great people have asked why before. Even Jesus in the garden said why has Thou forsaken Me.  But God has all the why answers!!

The Two Wolves—I remember, as a child, seeing on cartoons an angel on one shoulder and a devil sitting on the other.  They pull in different directions.  The devil made me do it was Flip Wison’s line. I heard about the old Indian whose son was becoming a man.  The older Indian told the son that there were two wolves within,a good wolfe and a bad wolfe,  both trying to gain the lead in his life.  Which one will win, the son wanted to know?  The father told him it would be the one he fed.  Which thoughts will you feed, the good or the bad?  Will you side with the positive thoughts or the negative ones?  It is up to you, and you alone.

Practice–Allen Iverson had a lot to say about the subject of practice.  After the basketball game, he went off on a reporter who asked him about his practice effort.  I know what Iverson was trying to say, that it is the game, after all, which matters most.  I have seen people at the work place who did not come to work good. Then, after they were there, they just tried to make do with the minimum effort. They were just marking time, just getting by.  But, just as sure as promotions were given out, they couldn’t figure how why they were not chosen.

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Start Your Day Off Right Series 5/6

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

5/6-Start Your Day Off Right Series

Quote:

5/6

Story:

5/6–4.EAGLES LOVE THE STORM Eagles love the storm. When clouds gather, the eagles get excited. The eagle uses the storm’s wind to lift it higher. Once it finds the wind of the storm, the eagles uses the raging storm to lift him above the Clouds. This gives the eagle an opportunity to glide and rest its wings. In the meantime, all the other birds hide in the leaves and branches of the trees. We can use the storms of life to rise to greater heights. Achievers relish challenges and use them profitably.

Scripture:

Luke 21:19

In your patience possess ye your souls.

Humor:

Can You Spare A Minute Or So 5/6?

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5/6–Can You Spare A Minute?

If an airline disclosed that a certain pilot was terrible at takeoffs and landings, but was reasonably proficient once the plane was airborne, how many of you would rush to buy a ticket for that flight? Would you change your mind if they offered you a deep discount?”

I read this somewhere and it’s true. How many before getting on a plane asked to see the pilots credentials? Never saw him before but trust him with your life! We trust not only pilots but surgeons and many other people, yet we struggle with trusting God!!

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Look Ahead, Don’t Ever Look Back

There’s something about the past that tries to hold on to us.

It whispers reminders of mistakes, missed chances, and moments we wish we could redo. Sometimes it even tempts us with “the good old days,” making us feel like our best moments are behind us. But if you spend too much time looking back, you’ll miss what God has placed right in front of you.

You were never meant to live facing backward.

The windshield in your car is bigger than the rearview mirror for a reason. You glance back—but you drive forward.

🌅 The Danger of Looking Back

Looking back can trap you in regret.

You replay conversations. You rethink decisions. You wonder, “What if I had done things differently?” But no matter how long you think about it, you can’t rewrite yesterday.

The Bible gives us a powerful warning in the story of Lot’s wife. When God delivered her from destruction, she looked back—and it cost her everything.

Looking back can:

  • Drain your strength
  • Steal your joy
  • Distract you from your purpose

🌱 The Power of Looking Ahead

When you look ahead, you step into hope.

The Apostle Paul the Apostle said it best in Philippians 3:13:
“Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.”

That’s not just good advice—that’s a life strategy.

Looking ahead means:

  • You believe your best days are still to come
  • You trust God has a plan greater than your past
  • You refuse to let yesterday define today

🚶‍♂️ A Simple Truth

You cannot move forward while holding on to what’s behind you.

It’s like trying to walk ahead while staring over your shoulder—you’re bound to stumble. Progress requires focus. Growth requires letting go.

✝️ A Faith Perspective

God is not finished with you.

No matter what’s in your past—failures, regrets, or even victories—you are still a work in progress. God doesn’t call you to relive yesterday; He calls you to walk by faith into tomorrow.

Isaiah 43:18 says:
“Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.”

That’s not saying the past didn’t matter—it’s saying it doesn’t control you anymore.

💡 A Little Encouragement

Maybe today you’ve been:

  • Looking back at a mistake
  • Missing someone or something you lost
  • Wishing you could go back and start over

Here’s the truth:
You don’t need to go back—you need to go forward.

God has already placed new opportunities, new blessings, and new purpose ahead of you.

🙏 Final Thought

Today, make a decision:

👉 Leave the past where it belongs
👉 Lift your eyes toward the future
👉 Take one step forward in faith

Because your story isn’t over yet—it’s just getting to the good part.

Seek The Deep Things Of God

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Wisdom cannot be found on the surface!

1 Cor 2:9,10 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

Start Your Day Off Right Series 5/5

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

5/5–Start Your Day Off Right Series

Quote:

5/5–Self Control 

Story:

5/5–”If I should die before I wake. That is a children’s bedtime prayer that I used to say when I was growing up. In turn, I taught it to my children. I believe that in its simplicity, it is one of the greatest of old time prayers. Next to the Lord’s prayer in Matthew six it is so powerful. I was saying it to my little boy who was about four or five years or so one night. My little girl about two years old was lying in a little bed next to him. She had never acted like she was paying any attention to our nightly ritual. That night as I started to leave the room she indicated she wanted to repeat her prayers. I began with now to lay me down to sleep. I would pause and she would repeat what I just said. Then we got down to the part where we said if I should die before I awake. She didn’t repeat that line but opened her eyes and said what? I really didn’t know how to respond but I managed to say never mind I’ll tell you later. How do you explain the concept of death to someone for the first time. I don’t recall how I realized the reality and meaning of death. I took care of the fear of death over forty years ago. I do not fear death today, but I do fear getting to death and have never really lived. I do fear getting to the end of my life and dying with my song, sermon, and love still in me.”

Excerpt from “Live First, Die Last” by J D Canter

Scripture:

Mark 10:13-15

And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

Humor:

5/5–Humor

Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. “I got so mad,” said one, “I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the bats.” “I tried trapping them alive,” said the second. “Then I drove 50 miles before releasing them, but they beat me back to the church.” “I haven’t had any more problems,” said the third. “What did you do?” asked the others, amazed. “I simply baptized and confirmed them,” he replied. “I haven’t seen them since.”  

Keep Your Eye On The Goal

It’s easy to start strong.

You set a goal. You feel motivated. You’re excited about where you’re headed. But somewhere along the way, distractions creep in. Obstacles show up. Progress feels slow. And before you know it, your focus begins to drift.

That’s why success doesn’t just come from starting—it comes from staying focused on the goal.

🎯 The Power of Focus

Anything worthwhile takes time.

A farmer doesn’t plant a seed and expect a harvest the next day. He keeps his eye on the goal, tending the soil, watering the ground, trusting that in time, growth will come.

Your life works the same way.

When you keep your eye on the goal:

  • You stay motivated when things get hard
  • You push through when others give up
  • You remain steady, even when progress feels slow

🚧 Don’t Let Distractions Derail You

Distractions are everywhere.

Some come in the form of discouragement. Others come as temptations to quit, compare, or settle for less. If you’re not careful, you’ll find yourself busy—but not moving forward.

The key is this:
Not everything that grabs your attention deserves your focus.

Stay locked in on what matters most.

🏃‍♂️ Run Your Race

The Apostle Paul the Apostle compared life to a race in Philippians 3:14:
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

He didn’t say he wandered.
He didn’t say he stopped.
He said, “I press.”

That means determination. That means effort. That means keeping your eye on the finish line no matter what comes your way.

🌄 When You Feel Like Giving Up

There will be days when the goal feels far away.

You may feel tired. You may feel discouraged. You may even wonder if it’s worth it. But those are the moments that matter most.

Because:

  • Anyone can stay focused when it’s easy
  • Champions stay focused when it’s hard

Don’t let a temporary feeling cause a permanent decision.

✝️ A Faith Reminder

God placed that goal in your heart for a reason.

He didn’t bring you this far to leave you halfway. When you keep your eyes on the goal, you’re not just chasing success—you’re walking in purpose.

Hebrews 12:2 says:
“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.”

When your focus is right, your direction will be right.

💡 A Simple Challenge for Today

Ask yourself:

👉 What is my goal?
👉 What has been distracting me?
👉 What step can I take today to move forward?

Then take that step—no matter how small.

🙏 Final Thought

Don’t look around.
Don’t look back.
Look ahead—and stay focused.

Because every step forward brings you closer to where God is leading you.