On "So Blessed Sunday" Pastor Stockton talked about excellency in all things. I wrote in my sermon notes, "Less than excellency - is that how you operate?" That sermon really convicted me.
You see, I am someone who is a strong believer in giving my very best, especially things I do for the Lord's work. I will work until a job is done to make sure it actually is completed. I will not start a task if I think I don't have time to do it properly right then.
But, when Pastor was preaching about excellency, the Holy Spirit was speaking to me. He was bringing to my mind so many areas of life where I am not really striving for excellency - my daily walk with the LORD, my position as "keeper of the home", my witness to the lost around me, my focus on others rather than myself, my care of every aspect of my Thirty-One business...I think you get the idea!
Am I doing the bare minimum? Am I doing the same thing I've always done, satisfied that at least I'm doing it?
Excellency. Something to think about.
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Bible Reading: Proverbs 20, Ephesians 4
Oh, how I needed this reminder! So many times I am content with "good enough" instead of striving a little farther for excellency.
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