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Sometimes the hopelessness is overwhelming

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World wide audiences

 

Speaking to all walks of life personally and professionally, say a million people, you’re experienced in assessing the vibe of an audience. Sometimes the hopelessness is overwhelming.

A typical audience is a 20/60/20 curve.

  • 20% hang on every word
  • 60% have a wait and see attitude
  • 20% are against you before you even start

Yesterday I prayed for a deeper wisdom when the bottom number seemed higher.

I liked the approach. Today is most likely more of the same.

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Every victory is yours

Jeremy Camp Overcome
This song inspired today’s post

 

Where is our strength?

Surely we all have a ready answer for this?

We are so lucky to know…

All authority…

Every victory…

Is yours…

Savior, worthy of honor and glory…

Worthy of all our praise…

You overcame…

Jesus, awesome and great is your name.

…

That’s what I believe.

More power to those who are certain of their spiritual wellspring, no matter the source.

Just believe, no?

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Fight this battle until the death

one boy surrounded by girls youth soccer team
Being out numbered has pros and cons – we need to decide which

 

Each morning, taking personal time to reflect, pray, read, write, plan. These are all weapons against apathy.

And yes, I’m acutely aware of the degree of difficulty.

It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell. – Buddha

Sharpen our knives, clean our rifles, and check our provisions, while the enemy rests.

Life is meant to be lived on the offensive.

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