Live courageously from your heart!
I love the scene from J. R. R Tolkien’s “The Return of the King” where Aragon is desperately outnumbered. He looks fear right in the eye and finds the strength to inspire his men against what seems like an almost certain defeat against the massive forces of the enemy. Standing firm and riding in front of his army, he declares,
Our lives are so busy and fast-paced that it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important. Is your life crazy busy? Is your schedule jam packed?
I recently listened to a series by Andy Stanley called “Breathing Room” and wow could I relate. Not having breathing room in my life almost cost me everything.
I was addicted to a high paced lifestyle. I always looked for my value, my self-worth, and my identity with position and success — selling my soul to my work.
Life is not about comfort. It’s about saying “God gave me another mountain.”
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Join Tony Marino, Lynn Kennedy, Pastor Brian Whiteside, Pastor Michael Duncan and Pastor Dr. Jeff Klick and me (Tim Young) their special guest on Alive In Christ Radio as we talk about my book Heartstone: A Journey out of the midnight of my soul!
Dad’s pause and take an inventory of your life. Are you fully present for your family/kids, or are you too wrapped up in your career, hobby, friends, fill in the blank_____? Are you actively living out a Godly example for them…and would God agree?
Dad’s does this describe you?
* Interview starts about 28mins into the broadcast.
Challenge: speak hope to a friend, family member, or stranger with a written note. Doesn’t have to be much, just a little inspiration. Ready, set, GO! Be inspired, go inspire!
