Performing At A Level Of Excellence
Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV)
23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)
31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
Ecclesiastes 9:10 (NIV)
10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.
Proverbs 16:3 Ne (NIV)
3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
Last Sunday my husband and I went to church and enjoyed a great worship service. Afterward, we went out to one of our favorite restaurants and enjoyed a great meal. Walking back to our car, I remember thinking Wow!, what a beautiful day we were having! Life is good!
When we got home, my day immediately took a turn. While scrolling through Facebook I read that Legendary Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others were tragically killed when a helicopter he was traveling in crashed. I had feelings of disbelief and shock as did the rest of the world. I shed tears for Kobe’s wife and daughters and for the family members of the others that accompanied him on his flight.
The day that was so beautiful as I walked out of the restaurant, was still the same beautiful day, but boy had the circumstances shifted drastically. Sadness had clouded its beauty. I spent the rest of the day, needless to say, watching sports channels and the news as many did, I am sure.
