Category Archives: Going Extra Mile

Giving Total Effort

With intellect, Great affluence, Elite gatherings, And great influence. The teachers of the law Gave eloquent speeches And lengthy prayers But they were leeches. Looking good on the outside And thought to be a doer But on the inside Being … Continue reading

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Pressing On

We face setbacks, Hope is almost gone But we must keep Pressing on and on. Like Jesus who had Done amazing things But to His hometown, Not the king of kings. They had known Him As an ordinary man; A … Continue reading

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An Hour Provides the Power

This day with God, Give Him an hour And He will provide Amazing power. To warm your heart For every day With a brighter future Coming your way. You may feel down, You may feel worn out, You may feel … Continue reading

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Act of Devotion

Press on during dark times And get closer to the Lord Rather than on worldly pleasures That keep you off guard. Giving a little extra Changes everything So dig a little further Into what faith does bring. An extra hour … Continue reading

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Refreshment and Energy

Begin each day Asking what to do Accepting His love And starting anew   For the race of life Like a long distance run Requires momentum For it to be done   So use inspiration Learned from history Of Christ’s … Continue reading

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Survivor Hour by Hour

We don’t have to wait another moment before starting to run the race with the pace of a world class athlete. All we have to do is confess to be blessed. Because of Jesus, we have privileged access to the … Continue reading

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Go the Distance

– Try and try again But most of all Give praise to God For breaking the fall. Be committed To finishing the race And receiving the crown Because of grace. Like a great inventor Failing time after time, Keep working … Continue reading

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Mindset

Push for ideas You believe in And keep on going With strength from within. Don’t let critiques Snuff out the thrill; Enthusiastically Use your skill. Don’t let worry Keep holding you back; Embrace God’s wonder To keep you on track. … Continue reading

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Extra

Giving the extra effort Will make the difference In being just average Or gaining significance. There will be obstacles But remain resolute By going the extra mile And letting God’s Word take root. There will be critics But remain determined … Continue reading

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Love Will Lead As We Proceed

Reflecting on the past; Couldn’t do it on my own; Humbly following the Lord; Great things He has shown. He can help find it; The steps to take; At solving a problem; Or bad habits to break. Study, pray, and … Continue reading

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