Who is the fairest of them all...when you look in themirror what do you see looking back?
Today's Scripture:
Those who hear God's teaching and do nothing are like people who look at themselves in a mirror. They see their faces and then go away and quickly forget what they looked like. But the truly happy people are those who carefully study God's perfect law that makes people free, and they continue to study it.
James 1:23-25
James 1:23-25
Quite a bit of attention is given to professional development. Continuous improvement in skills. Procedures, and professionalism is emphasized in most organizations. Personal growth is sometimes assumed as part of vocational training, but personal growth is a field of its own. Identifying a technical skill to learn or improve may be easier than selecting a personal trait to develop. But you can target areas for self-improvement just as you can areas for professional growth.
One way to decide in what areas you want to improve is to study the Scripture. The Bible provides many sources of discovery, such as the proverbs about temperament and communication or beatitudes regarding attitudes. For example, if you study the fruit of the Spirit, which includes love, joy, peace, and patience, among others, you might find that you could improve in the area of patience. Once you have progressed well in patience, you can move to one of the other areas listed.
"The Bible is full of ideas to examine for your potential life lessons."
Once you target an area in which you want to grow, you simply make a plan. You might plan to learn some stress relievers or rehearse patience by choosing the longest line at the grocery store just for the practice. As is in any professional area, you will find that you can make great strides in your personal growth by taking a sober look at your reflection in the mirror.
Selah people' and friends target an area of personal growth to work on. Write down your goals and steps for improvement. Put your plan to work today by taking the first step.
"Once you think you've made it take that long hard look and the mirror and see if you can see Christ showing through that veil of flesh."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston
One way to decide in what areas you want to improve is to study the Scripture. The Bible provides many sources of discovery, such as the proverbs about temperament and communication or beatitudes regarding attitudes. For example, if you study the fruit of the Spirit, which includes love, joy, peace, and patience, among others, you might find that you could improve in the area of patience. Once you have progressed well in patience, you can move to one of the other areas listed.
"The Bible is full of ideas to examine for your potential life lessons."
Once you target an area in which you want to grow, you simply make a plan. You might plan to learn some stress relievers or rehearse patience by choosing the longest line at the grocery store just for the practice. As is in any professional area, you will find that you can make great strides in your personal growth by taking a sober look at your reflection in the mirror.
Selah people' and friends target an area of personal growth to work on. Write down your goals and steps for improvement. Put your plan to work today by taking the first step.
"Once you think you've made it take that long hard look and the mirror and see if you can see Christ showing through that veil of flesh."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston
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