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“THINKABOUTIT” THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Tuesday; September 2, 2008

          One of the most pivotal words in the English language is “almost”.   “Almost” in-and-of itself is neutral; its real meaning is found in what we do with it.  When we almost accomplish something, it is an excuse for failure or a step toward accomplishment.  Sometimes people who almost get something view it as a success and don’t try any harder.  Some who almost make it build upon the positive and use it to reach higher the next time.  Still others who almost succeed feel like they didn’t make it in the past so they are bound to fail in the future.

          When we fail to achieve what we set out to do, do we perceive ourselves as winners, losers or climbers?  Do we have the wisdom to learn from what we didn’t do the last time (and set out to do better the next time) or do we give up and never try again. 

          Let’s not excuse almost making it.  If almost becomes our goal or our conqueror, we’ll never reach where we could be.

          Think about it!  For the Madison Avenue Church of Christ; this is Charlie Wharton.

 

 

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