ISN'T IT TIME FOR ACTION ?

Good Afternoon To You,

Can you believe that this Thursday is the day that we in the United States Of America celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Between you and me I believe that we must be thankful everyday of our lives. I'm grateful that you and I have the chance to communicate each week. Don't you believe that it's time for us to stop procrastinating and place ourselves into action mode. I believe that Actions speak louder than words so saddle up.

Action: An act of will; A thing done; A deed or the accomplishment of a thing.
What do you do that marks you as a follower of Christ? The way you raise your children, demonstrate love for others. Showing concern for the poor, as well as living in devotion to God - these actions will leave visible marks for all to see. While national groups are marked by customs and traditions, Christians are marked by loving one another.

Parents help shape the world's future by the way we shape our children's values. What kind of role model are you, have you thought about what your actions are teaching your children? As a grandfather of nine, I believe that our children are receiving every word, action and deed from us. The first step toward helping children live right is for the parents to live right. Your actions are often copied by those closest to you. What kind of example are you setting for your children and grandchildren your legacy?

Have you learned how to balance prayer with action yet? I have found that many Christians procrastinate by saying that I'm going to pray about it. Listen I'm confident that the Lord may be thinking stop praying and let's see some action already. Prayer must have an indispensable place in the hearts and minds of Christians, sometimes we know what to do, but we pray for more guidance as an excuse to postpone action. If we know what we should do, then it is time to get moving.

God supplies most people with the personal and financial abilities to respond to the needs of others. If we all realize how God has blessed us, and if we all used our resources to do God's will, hunger and poverty would be wiped out. Wealth is a blessing only if we use it in the way God intended. Everything that we do in this life has consequences. It is vital that we think before acting, as it is wise to consider the effects that our choices may bring. Some folks fly by the seat of their pants while the rest of us think, what I mean is we plan our steps. As we deal with others, we should always act responsibly and justly with friends and enemies as well. The thought for the day is ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS.

Until Next Time...
Jim