Excellence

"Be excellent in what is good, be innocent of evil" Romans 15:19

Excellence. Yes. Be excellent.

I learn a lot when I teach.

I have this one student, I'll call him Larry for blogs sake, that I tutor in math. He is bright kid, but has little motivation to do school because he's been defeated, so he has little desire to even try. I have to encourage Larry that he can do all things through Christ, and that he was made for excellence---advice I ought to give myself more often.

I often get defeated when I fail. I begin to believe the lie that I just simply cannot do it---I am incapable--when that is clearly not the case.

I have this overwhelming desire for excellence. I want to excel in so many areas of my life, but when I see failure, I sometimes easily give up.

I want to be incredibly hard-working, not out of performance or obligation, but out of desire and passion. To be excellent in what is good---to bring Kingdom and shine light. Doesn't matter how many times I fall short,  I am not a failure unless I give up, unless I no longer try.

I am an over-comer. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

It was recently prophesied over me that major growth/ "blossoming" is coming sooner than I might anticipate, and that I am heading in the right direction.
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My excitement for the future is unexplainable. I know great things lay in store, and they are just around the corner.

Thanks God for the incredible season I am in, and for all that you have blessed me with. I am so thankful for the people in my life, the opportunities arising, and the ability to be excellent in what is good. God I just ask for continued growth and deeper intimacy with You, my King.