Be others-centered in your communication

As we mature in age most of us also mature in attitude and communication. A key indicator of maturity can be found in our interpersonal communication.

When we are young we are naturally selfish. Sharing is a learned concept not an inherent one. This selfishness can also be see seen in our communication. While we are young our lives revolve around us. However, a key aspect of maturity, I feel, is becoming others-centered in both attitude and communication.

It is important to be others-centered in our attitude, communication, and in our lives so our interpersonal relationships can be positive and truly meaningful.

Learn to be others-centered in your communication and relationships. Just another thought to consider.

T.J. Martin
Opelika, AL
www.tjmartin.org

Are you committed to God's purposes?

I ask you: When you're in a crisis, do you cry out, "Lord, where are you when I need you? Aren't you committed to my deliverance?"

But what if the Lord should say to you, "Where are you when I need a voice? I need voices in these sinful times, pure vessels through whom I can speak.

You say you want me to come to your crisis—yet you remain a part of the wicked, worldly system. Tell me—are you committed to my purposes?"

(from David Wilkerson Today)

T.J. Martin
Opelika, AL
www.tjmartin.org

Live like you were dying - Live with urgency

I finished a terrific book called "The Last Lecture" which is the story of a dying professor's wise advice on life. From the beginning of the story I was gripped by his situation, the fact he had months to live, which was the underlying motivation for his desire to share his wisdom both through his last lecture and the book.

Throughout the book there is a sense of urgency to not waste the time he had left. This was a constant message since he didn't have time to waste, he only had a short time to live. This professor's story and theme is similar to the Tim McGraw song "Live Like You Were Dying". The messages being passed along bring up a good point - we should all live as if we are dying, because we are. It can be a hard reality to face, especially for the young, that we are all given a finite time to live, and it is up to us to be good stewards of the time we have been given.

I firmly believe we've been created for a purpose, and we have been given a short time to fulfill that purpose. Seek God's guidance, don't waste the time you have been given. Live with urgent purpose.

Today, don't waste the time you have been given. Live like you were dying.

Another thought to consider.

Timothy (T.J.) Martin
www.tjmartin.org
Birmingham, AL

Success

SUCCESS:
At age 4 success is . . . . Not piddling in your pants.
At age 12 success is . . . Having friends.
At age 17 success is . . Having a driver's license.
At age 35 success is .. . ... ..having money.
At age 50 success is . . . Having money....
At age 70 success is . .. . Having a drivers license.
At age 75 success is . ... . Having friends.
At age 80 success is . . .. Not piddling in your pants.

 

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Timothy (T.J.) Martin

Opelika, AL

www.tjmartin.org