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REFLECT
Competitors care about making an impact, not for their gain, but to show others that complex challenges can be overcome.
They see hurdles as opportunities in life. In addition, they know that the only way to achieve greatness is to push yourself beyond your comfort zone.
Do you push yourself beyond your comfort zone? If not, what is stopping you?
We are forced to confront our fears and doubts when we step outside of our comfort zones. This can be uncomfortable and scary, but it is also essential to personal growth.
By pushing ourselves beyond our comfort zones, we can develop more confidence, inner strength, and resilience. We can also learn new things and expand our horizons.
Our ability to make a significant impact is heightened when we tackle initially challenging tasks. By performing acts of kindness and goodness in the name of a higher power, we demonstrate love and compassion and contribute to the betterment of our world.
God desires us to influence outcomes for His kingdom. How can we achieve this? By dedicating ourselves to a life centered around Him and His teachings, persisting in our journey even when we stumble spiritually, and extending a helping hand to those in need. In doing so, we mirror the profound love exemplified by Jesus Christ, who set a perfect example of compassion and care for others.
1 Peter 4:10 says, “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” This implies that our gifts are not solely for our benefit but are meant to be shared and multiplied to benefit others. We are entrusted with these gifts, and by using them wisely, we can amplify the impact of God’s grace in the lives of those we serve.
RESPOND
1. Commit 1 Peter 4:10 to memory.
