Earlier tonight my mom handed me a sectional from the newspaper. It had a photo of someone that I knew. One of 5 in his family that has risen to fame. I played basketball and graduated with his older sister, my brother played ball and graduated with him. It was neat to see, and I am very happy for the success that family has found!
I realized something after reading this article. Hours later, but still I feel God is speaking. Excellence is not something that fits into your day planner nice and neat. It is something intentional. It is something you work for. I admit I have become comfortable being mediocre/ or average. Blending in! That was my main goal in High School. I just wanted to blend in. If I did, no one would expect something I didn't feel I could deliver. Unfortunately, it became a life habit. I fight this everyday. But, God didn't place me in a life surrounded with successful people, and expect me to learn to be average. He placed me in this life to learn, and be excellent myself. To help others find their excellence. I think we all have examples of people we know, or relate to that are really good at something. You know what I have learned. Find something you enjoy - and work at it! Sounds so cliche. But it is so true! If you work at something you already enjoy, it will become something you excel in and will give you the tools you need to be successful in life. So, I pledge this. From now on, I pledge to make time for excellence in my life. To give God the glory for my success because it is all for his purpose anyway. Will you join me in making a pledge?
