By Lori Carmody
This wonderful boy was having breakfast with his Pa and
Grandma when I met him. He was building tabletop
towers of jam & honey, playing sugar packet football, teasing his little
sister unmercifully and generally making my morning!
I thought the shirt he was wearing was perfect for his
infectious smile and the scene I was observing. He was definitely “striving to
be a great” protagonist as a big brother, football star, and overall 10 year
old boy.
Our culture tells us every day what greatness “should” look
like.
Should we believe what we hear?
I invite us to define it for ourselves – be it greatness in living
life, loving well, forgiving, employment goals, practicing mindfulness,
gratitude, health, faith, joy, finances, or even victories at sugar packet football!
And for those of us striving for excellence, perhaps The Beatitudes could be our guide ~ blessed are those who are meek, who hunger for righteousness, who are merciful, are peacemakers and pure in heart (Matthew 5:1-11).
And for those of us striving for excellence, perhaps The Beatitudes could be our guide ~ blessed are those who are meek, who hunger for righteousness, who are merciful, are peacemakers and pure in heart (Matthew 5:1-11).
What are
you striving for today?
Run after it with all the gusto you have.
Wear it like a motto on your shirt for all
the world to see because others just may be watching!
Thanks for reading.
Lori
#StriveForGreatness #Beatitudes #YouAreTheExample #Day7
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