I have
posted this before because it's a piece of encouragement that's a big part of
my life... or at least it should be.
A long
time ago I set up this acrostic for myself to remind me of my purpose in
life... To let my light shine. I SHINE because I am the light of the world
according to Jesus in Matthew 5. In Proverbs 13:9 we are reminded that
"the light of the righteous shines brightly..." My little poetic reminder just gives me guidance as to what I believe in my heart I should be
doing to let my little light shine.
The S
stands for setting goals. The Bible tells us that "Where there is no
vision the people parish." Proverbs 29:18. This was the motto of my home
church where I grew up; so it's burned on my soul like a brand. I sure don't
want to parish. I need to know where I am going each day. So I make a list...
Not too long. There are about a million other things I'd like to get
done, but I know better than to let myself be overwhelmed. If you are
like me (one who gets distracted or overwhelmed easily), then you should keep
your list short too. Prioritize. What HAS to be done today? What CAN you
successfully accomplish? Put those on your SHINE list. Remember: "The
plans of the diligent lead to profit as sure as haste leads to poverty."
Proverbs 21:5
