EXCELLENCE

A Man's Progress In Life Is In Direct Proportion To His Continual Pursuit Of Excellence.

"I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."Philippians 3:14 (NKJV)

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Most Biblical scholars agree; the Middle Eastern landscape, particularly the area known as the "Fertile Crescent", is some of the most excellent terrain for agriculture in the world. Useful plants such as wheat, oats, barley, and rye originated in their natural habitat. Their strains spread throughout Africa, Europe, and finally the West. Without that excellent soil, we might not even enjoy our morning toast!

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Long ago, someone pursued that excellent soil, tilling, weeding, and harvesting it in order that they might receive the prize of fresh grain. Remember "good enough" is not acceptable behavior to a man of excellence. We must refuse the temptation to merely settle.

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Many people have what I like to call the "destination syndrome." People reach a certain goal or point in life, and for some reason, their pursuit stops. They settle contentedly at this one destination they worked so hard to attain, perched like a weary crow. But the moment we settle in life is the moment we no longer make any progress. And nature reveals to us that anything that does not grow (as in those lovely grains) is in the process of dying.

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Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I press toward the goal for the prize of Your upward call in Christ Jesus. I pursue excellence and therefore I make continual forward progress.