I talked with an individual who has lost most of the function of his body due to an illness. Even so, he approaches life with passion and a great sense of humor. His strategy:
Stay the course.
Collaborate with others.
Serve others---volunteer.
The Israelites struggled; however, they stayed the course. In turn they walked through the Red Sea on dry ground with walls of water on each side-- a walk of a lifetime. How did they do it? They did it together.
Once the decision to stay the course is made, collaboration and service are key to an individual’s health and well-being.
Stay the course: Endure and persist, regardless of challenges and difficulties, to reach the goal of _________.
Collaborate: Work with others and reach the goal of _________.
Serve others (volunteer): Give yourself to others and reach the goal of _________.
Mother Teresa explained:
"There is a light in this world, a healing spirit
more powerful than any darkness we may encounter.
We sometimes lose sight of this force
when there is suffering, too much pain.
Then suddenly the spirit will emerge
through the lives of ordinary people
who hear a call and answer
in extraordinary ways."
Answer the call—
Stay the course—
Collaborate—
Serve others.
Learning with you to stay the course, collaborate, and serve,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)
