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"'We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.' (Heb 6:12) "I love this verse.  It gives one more example of the created order, the way God set up the universe.  He makes promises about life, and then he expects us to do our part and not be lazy.  He promised the children of Israel a 'promised land,' but they had to go and possess it.  They had to fight a lot of battles to get there.  And, little by little, they did.  'Imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.'  God has promised you abundant life, but he has not promised you an abundant life with no effort.  Work on your happiness, take responsibility for it, get moving.  Work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who is working within you.  He is doing his part; now you have to do yours.  Don't be lazy! "Since I write books, people often ...

"The extraordinary doesn't just happen. "Picasso didn't accidentally paint impressionistic masterpieces.  U2 doesn't accidentally write and perform music that moves millions of fans. The president of a country doesn't accidentally get elected to that position.  Works of artistry, significance, and greatness are the product of intention.  Being intentional about how you live and the kind of difference you want to make is the first step toward becoming extraordinary.  "Live with intent.  Let the difference you make be your signature difference." - Mark Sanborn in Fred 2.0 I love the this.  When we concentrate and take action on good goals our life is more enjoyable.  Life gets hopeful rather than hopeless when we move towards the things we want.  Renee Madison, MA, LPC, CSAT is a counselor in Colorado.  She can be reached for appointments at 303-257-7623 or 970-324-6928.