Reflection
In Napoleon Hill’s book “Outwitting the Devil,” Hill writes about a lengthy conversation he had with the devil almost eighty years ago.
To some, this “conversation” may seem bizarre, but I believe it happened as I could not contest any of the points the devil makes in his conversation with Hill.
I most likely “get” this conversation because I have a little history of running with the devil. 😉
In its conversation with Hill, the devil makes it very clear that his favorite people to work with and through are the drifters who drift through life and have no apparent purpose.
They go to bed with little anticipation of the prospects for tomorrow, and they arise the following day and unconsciously get sucked into the world and the world’s doings.
IMO…anxiety born from the various world events over the past couple of years has only added to the population of “drifters.”
The drifter most likely thinks, “Why worry about having a purpose when the news and my “friends” on social media are all telling me the world is burning?”
Whereas the person whose rudder is Jesus is staying focused on making a positive difference in the world because they know there is only One who can burn the world OR put the fire out.
How do we avoid drifting?
We avoid drifting by having an intentional daily walk with God which includes…
- Talking with Him
- Listening to Him
- Witnessing for Him
- Trusting in Him
and NOT…
- Spending excessive time “drifting” through the contents provided by the devil’s favorite tools–our social media, smartphones, computers, and TVs.
Do you get my drift? 🙂
Psalm 138:8, “The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me.”
Psalm 86:11, “Teach me your ways, Oh Lord that I may live according to your truth. Grant me purity of heart that I may honor you.”
Galatians 6:9, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
P.E.A.C.E.
Jay@EagleLaunch.com
AFFIRM YOUR P.E.A.C.E.
Plan – A dream/goal remains a dream until it is put into writing. Putting your dream or goal in writing is the first step in creating a PLAN to achieve it. When you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
Effort – Turning your dream/goal into reality requires a commitment to putting forth consistent and focused EFFORT toward executing your plan. Nothing great in life happens without working hard.
Attitude – Your chances of achieving your dream exponentially increase if you believe you will achieve it. Always remember that your ATTITUDE determines your altitude in life.
Community – Nothing great in life happens by doing it alone. The chances of achieving your dream expand as your COMMUNITY of positive mentors and coaches expand. You become the average of the five people you spend the most time with…and yes, spending time with “people” through books and instructional videos factors into your average.
Energy – Chasing and achieving your dream requires optimal levels of mental, physical, and spiritual ENERGY. So put your dream in God’s hands and nurture your mental and physical being.
