Greatness

Looking out into the world with my brokenness within. Invisible sins that I don't have to hide as I go inside to pray, checking my demons at the door to await my return. The plank in my own eye now looks old, just sitting there for so many years.

I seek intercession from those that came before, to help with the temptations that I'm not immune to, meaning all, knowing that at any given time and place I can fall. I run as I can, fast as I can, so that if I fall at least I land further ahead.

Beauty gives me hope and laughter brings me peace, there's music and there's love and all small things in between. Warm smiles are out there to be given and received, to go beyond the norm and do just a little more.

Part of what makes us special is how good we make others feel, the joy we bring, the truth we share, the love that we reveal.

God is not just one who gives orders, but more like a doctor who knows what's best for your health. He's like that really cool friend, who just happens to be all knowing and all powerful.

We're like perfectly designed suits that' picked up some dirt throughout the years. Instructions on care were given, but not always are they adhered to. Suit could be in better shape or even in a better place, everything was tailored to fit plans that were laid out ahead of time.

But it's not always about perfection but the way we respond to life, both in kindness and in mercy, especially to ourselves. If they only showed us the shots that Jordan missed, we might have a different opinion.

In the same way, if we only focus on our flaws, we may think of ourselves a lot different than if we were to focus on the good things. Somehow bridging the chasm of the impossible and mediocrity and into a place where just the right amount of discontent can lead to greatness.