Sorry I didn't post on Monday - I was out of town and didn't have the computer with me or access until now. But I must admit - I've been feasting off Rick's last post and could do so for another month!
But here's how it happened - I was in an email dialogue with two other staff members over something that most people would find very minor. We were emailing back and forth about details pertaining to layout and all that exciting stuff :) The final correspondence from the staff member who would be responsible for making all these changes struck me.
The staff person acknowledged that they were trying to avoid a certain layout because of some technical frustrations but, and here's the kicker, that person sent a final email with the following declaration: "I don't want to sacrifice excellence for convenience." Thus, the additional work was done and the changes were made.
I was inspired and challenged by that statement. Inspired by a heart that wouldn't settle for anything less than the 'best lamb' for God...even when no one was looking. And challenged to examine my own heart and ask, 'where am I making decisions based on convenience vs. excellence?'
Excellence = giving God your personal best, whatever that looks like in each situation
Convenience = giving God what's left and often easiest
If we're going to make an impact in the world, if we're going to reflect Christ to our friends/family/neighbors, it starts with a heart that operates from a perspective of 'excellence' and refuses to live under the reign of 'convenience'.
The Christ life is not always going to be the easy way..it's not always going to be convenient...but it will always be worth it.
So...what will we choose tomorrow? Convenience? Excellence? Maybe a combination of both? We'll have lots of opportunities to make the choice...so what will you do?
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