A SURE WAY TO GET WHERE YOU WANT TO GO
There's an old saying, I believe it's attributed to Thomas Jefferson, that says "you can't help someone across the river without getting there yourself."
The Bible puts it this way in the book of Proverbs:
Proverbs 11:25 (NIV) A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
Jesus said it this way:
Matthew 7:12 (NIV) So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
Putting the principle in a negative way: "You'll never get where you want to be just thinking of yourself."
No matter how you put it, no matter where you find it - the principle is true. If you want to really get ahead in anything in life - BECOME A GENEROUS PERSON.
It's amazing how much encouragement you get when you seek to be an encourager. It's amazing how positive people are around you when you try to brighten the way for others.
Proverbs 22:9a (NIV) A generous man will himself be blessed,
Acts 20:35b (NIV) The Lord Jesus himself said: "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
Several years ago I talked a good friend into doing a race and he agreed to do it as long as I would help him prepare for the race. I took the preparation quite serious and sought to encourage him as much as possible. Once the race began, although I participated, my concern was for my friend, not my performance. Interestingly, even though I had my best race ever, the highlight of my day was seeing my friend cross the finish line.
There are countless examples you have or could have on your job, in your family, your church, your workouts, etc. People all around you are in need of a word of encouragement, a helping hand, a generous offering. God has promised a blessing upon us when we show generosity to others, part of which is getting an extra push toward where we would like to be.
A sure way to get where you want to go is to help someone get there.
Godspeed,
Bob Brubaker
Bob is the pastor of Christ Community Presbyterian Church, Clearwater, Florida. See www.ccpconline.org for church information and listen to Bob’s latest sermons.
FCA Endurance – Clearwater – for information see the FCA link on www.bobbrubaker.com. Please pass the word to athletes in the Clearwater area. For information about FCA Endurance see www.fcaendurance.com .
IRONMAN FOR LIFE
I am participating in Ironman FL on November 6, 2010. More important than the 140.6 mile race is my participation in the Janus Charity Challenge in which athletes use their participation in the Ironman event to raise money for charity.
My choice is the Pregnancy Center of Pinellas County because they are used by God in the saving of many babies every year.
Will you help? Please go the website listed below and consider making a donation. I have listed a goal of $25,000 - however if I can be the top fundraiser in the Janus Charity competition, Janus Charity will donate an extra $10,000. That will mean I will need to raise nearly $100,000.
Anything is possible with God as He uses each of us to make a donation and then tell ten friends about the site and ask them to participate by making a donation.
I'm calling this the Ironman for Life challenge because that is what we are doing. As the 2.4 mile swim, the 112 mile bike, and the 26.2 mile run seems impossible but do-able one step at a time, so the Ironman for Life challenge of raising money to save babies is possible with one donation at a time.
Will you help? Please follow the link below. Or visit my website: www.bobbrubaker.com
Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Janus Charity Challenge
