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THE DAILY MOTIVATOR
Saturday, January 21, 2006
>From each disappointment
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It feels lousy to be disappointed, whether it is by other people, by circumstances, or by your own mistakes. And yet, in each disappointment there is also opportunity.
When a disappointment comes, acknowledge it and feel it for what it is. Then quickly step away from it and take a more objective look.
You’ll discover that in the larger context of your life, that disappointment can have positive value. Though one door has been closed to you, many more have just been opened.
>From each disappointment you can gain knowledge, motivation,
perspective and a more clearly defined purpose. From each disappointment, you can learn much about life and about yourself, much that will help you move on ahead.
When life lets you down, there is value to be found in that disappointment. Quickly get back up and begin to live that value.
When you go forward, you will occasionally stumble. And when you choose to positively recover from those stumbles, you’ll move more quickly ahead.
Ralph Marston
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Matthew 9:1-8
“And getting into a boat, He (Jesus) crossed over, and came to His own city. And behold, they were bringing to Him a paralytic, lying on a bed; and Jesus seeing their faith said to the paralytic, “Take courage, My son, your sins are forgiven.”
“And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This blasphemes.” And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, “Why are you thinking evil in your hearts? “For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, and walk’?”
“But in order that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”– then He said to the paralytic– “Rise, take up your bed, and go home.” And he rose, and went home.”
“But when the multitudes saw this, they were filled with awe, and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.” Matthew 9:1-8 (NAS)
Psalm 59:17
“O my strength, I will sing praises to Thee; for God is my stronghold, the God who shows me lovingkindness.” Psalm 59:17 (NAS)
Daily Bible Reading
Today’s reading (to read the entire Bible in a Year):
New Testament — Matthew 13:47 - 13:58.
Old Testament — Genesis 43-44.
