DON'T GET SIDETRACKED!!

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 Everybody falls short of being who they're supposed to be at some point in time. Hopefully, for each one of us, it's a short diversion and not a regrettable long journey. Those sidetracks are usually caused by comparing ourselves to someone else and going off on a wild goose chase to be more like them. 

We can only find true inner peace and success by becoming the person that we are uniquely designed to be. You know, using the talents and desires that were placed deep within you, the person God created you to be. 

Go be that person, even if it seems impossible. Write that article, volunteer for that position, speak loving truth to the person on your heart.
Make giving those talents of yours back to God your #1 priority, and you will be blessed and a blessing! 

Jesus stressed that we are supposed to focus on what He has given and told us and not give our ears to others. Read John 21:21-22. Throughout His ministry He had personal words and affirmations for Peter and here He told him to not get lost in what others have, do or their claim to fame. 

Search your memory banks about what has been spoken to you along the way. 

Ask The Holy Spirit to assist you and illuminate them, then be Blessed by living them as best you can. 

"As best you can"..That's all God asks!

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.  Prov. 13:12

Bruce Not Almighty signing off.....

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