I went to church this weekend (yup, I dodged the lightning) and the message for the sermon was regarding “Giving God Your Best.” I am not one to put a religious figure up on a pedastal but my Pastor put his foot in this message and it resonated with me….. So much that I am still thinking about the concept days later.
He not only talked about being the best Christian you can be but also about life. He asked the following questions “Are you giving your children your best? How about your relationship with your significant other? Your job?”
Basically, we each have been given gifts and talents, are we living up to our full potential? Are we giving our best selves to the people we love and to ourselves?
I can honestly say that right now, I am not giving anything my absolute best. That’s the truth. I may be at 75% in some areas and 90% in others. I am a firm believer that we get messages exactly when we need to hear them. Sometimes we ignore them. Sometimes we hear but we table our responses for a later time hoping the message will go away. Then there are times when we hear it but totally think it can’t be OUR message. Heck, you know I’m perfect right? LOL
Well, as I sat in church, I realized that it was a direct message for me. A reminder that doing too much and not doing any of it well is not a good thing. I needed to stop and refocus my efforts. Take stock of my long term and personal goals.
Just wanted to share that message with you today. Are you in a place where you are spinning your wheels? Are you giving the people you love the best you that you can? Are you taking care of yourself? Are you focused at your job? What can you do to better utilize all of your gifts and talents?
Me? I just signed up for my first Sprint triathalon. (We’ll talk more later. I’m still in shock.) I had a meeting with my boss and told her about a few issues I was having and we moved towards a resolution. I plan on spending more time with my boys and I resolve to be more supportive and less evil with Mr. 1969. I also started inquiring about completing culinary classes. I plan on listening to my message and not ignoring it this time.
How about you?
Wonder Woman, of course this is YOUR message! This is how YOU thrive! LOL But a mere mortal such as I, completely fell on my face trying to accomplish this. I learned that I wasn’t capable of giving 100% to all aspects. I was literally killing myself and God made a way for me. I think overall that’s a great message — to strive for. But you have to pray for strength, know your limitations and set priorities!
LOL. You know how I do! I took it as a sign that I can do much better at uh….EVERYTHING. Can you say type A, over achiever? Seriously, I always think of ways to improve or do more. Maybe I add too much to the plate but I love the challenge of finishing it all one day.
This is great! As a triathlete, I’m most excited about you taking the plunge into the world of triathlon, there are not many of “us “out there. Get ready, it’s going to change your life!
I am so nervous about the swimmimg portion. At least it’s not till June.
I am giving my best to my son
I am giving my best to my S/O
I am giving my best to my parents
I am NOT giving my best to my job or my career. I think I’ve reached altitude and I’m just cruising. The scary part is that althjough I think I’m still too young to feel like this, I don’t seem to have any sense of urgency to change it.
Since it is not humanly possible to be 100% in all of the aspect of our lives, we have to balance. Sometimes that means deciding who/what draws the short straw.
1969, why are you blowing up my spot today? I’ve been feeling for quite some time that I need to slow this life down so I can be better. I know what I’m here for, and I need to find the time to make my best life happen. This was just what I needed.
I know….Pastor blew up my spot with it last Sunday.
Make a plan. Make it happen.
Triathalon? Oh you fancy huh?
It’s the sprint one not the big one. 1/2 mile swim, 15.1 mile bike ride and 3 mile run. I have until June. Pray for your girl. LOL
ROFL @ “You fancy, huh?”
Oh, Soror! I’m so glad to reconnect to you and this is definitely a message I needed to hear today. I definitely need to be working on my plan as we speak…
Me too! I saw the pictures and said….Hmmm, she looks familiar! LOL
Congrats and welcome to the sisterhood. Can’t wait to catch up when I am home in Brooklyn. I will email my contact info. Call me!
Great message, indeed. I believe that I am giving my best to my family and friends, but not to myself or to my career and other goals. Hmm… Thank you so much for sharing.
Wow, how timely! As insomnia hit me again last night, I was unable to focus on much of anything. I am not giving 100% to myself and pursuing my writing career. I’ve got to make some changes in order to refocus, make a plan and step up to achieve what I desire. Thanks for sharing the message!
Yeah for the triathlon! My sister is doing the DC Tri up there but she wants to be fancy and do the Olympic distance – not the sprint. All of that on her first tri!
I’ll be there on the sidelines to cheer her on. The sport of triathlons is a little too rich for my blood right now!
I had this same revelation on Thursday during a meeting with my teen group.