The Thought of the Day
August 26th, 2005 by RespiteMatch.comTHE DAILY MOTIVATOR
Friday, August 26, 2005
Assumptions
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There are some assumptions that you have no choice but to make, and they can at times be helpful. Many assumptions, though, just get in the way.
When you assume that a task will be difficult, you’ll likely make it even more difficult than it otherwise would have been. When you assume that something will be easy, that can lead to needless frustration and dismay when unexpected challenges arrive.
Instead of putting your energy into making assumptions, put that energy into being fully aware. Pull away the mask of your assumptions, and there is much you’ll suddenly be able to see.
Rather than assuming what you’ll find around the next bend, make the journey and experience what is really there.
Instead of assuming how someone will be, make the effort to truly get to know that person.
When you assume, realize full well that you’re doing it. And know that you could indeed be wrong.
Are there assumptions you hold that could be holding you back? Look beyond them and find much value in what is really there.
Ralph Marston
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Mark 15:1-5
“And early in the morning the chief priests with the elders and scribes, and the whole Council, immediately held a consultation; and binding Jesus, they led Him away, and delivered Him up to Pilate.”
“And Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And answering He said to him, “It is as you say.” And the chief priests began to accuse Him harshly.”
“And Pilate was questioning Him again, saying, “Do You make no answer? See how many charges they bring against You!”
“But Jesus made no further answer; so that Pilate was amazed.” Mark 15:1-5 (NAS) Forward to a friend
John 10:17-21
“For this reason the Father loves Me, because I (Jesus) lay down My life that I may take it again.”
“No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This commandment I received from My Father.”
“There arose a division again among the Jews because of these words. And many of them were saying, “He has a demon and is insane. Why do you listen to Him?”
“Others were saying, “These are not the sayings of one demon-possessed. A demon cannot open the eyes of the blind, can he?” John 10:17-21 (NAS)
Daily Bible Reading
Today’s reading (to read the entire Bible in a Year):
New Testament — Romans 16:1 - 16:27.
Old Testament — Psalms 76-77.
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Other Resources
If the Lord were to come today…do you know for certain that you would go to be with Him in heaven? See Lesson 1.
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