Comments on: The Best You Have http://www.onewaypurpose.com/2006/09/25/the-best-you-have/ Simply put, Go straight ahead. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:49:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.1 by: Oneway Purpose dot Com http://www.onewaypurpose.com/2006/09/25/the-best-you-have/#comment-1200 Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:13:33 +0000 http://www.onewaypurpose.com/2006/09/25/the-best-you-have/#comment-1200 [...] Recently I wrote the article, “The Best You Have”, and I covered the topic of our efforts, our energy, and how the relates in God’s plan for success. You may ask me now, “How does giving God the best that I have change my life if all that matters is our walk with God?” I’m pretty sure that question was on somebody’s mind, because it was on mine, but there’s a simple answer. It is God’s will that we give him our best and our all, therefore, in my life this translates directly to a matter of obedience. Friend, if you’re not giving God everything, you’re missing out on so much. If you are, you’re missing out on nothing. When God has our life to work with, our best devoted to His glory, He can do awesome things. Friends, that’s success. [...] [...] Recently I wrote the article, “The Best You Have”, and I covered the topic of our efforts, our energy, and how the relates in God’s plan for success. You may ask me now, “How does giving God the best that I have change my life if all that matters is our walk with God?” I’m pretty sure that question was on somebody’s mind, because it was on mine, but there’s a simple answer. It is God’s will that we give him our best and our all, therefore, in my life this translates directly to a matter of obedience. Friend, if you’re not giving God everything, you’re missing out on so much. If you are, you’re missing out on nothing. When God has our life to work with, our best devoted to His glory, He can do awesome things. Friends, that’s success. [...]

]]> by: Sarah Camille http://www.onewaypurpose.com/2006/09/25/the-best-you-have/#comment-1070 Thu, 28 Sep 2006 01:55:48 +0000 http://www.onewaypurpose.com/2006/09/25/the-best-you-have/#comment-1070 Isn't it funny that we really DO think we are so much wiser than other people? It's also funny we will be shaking our heads at those kinds of people who are lazy and don't want to do anything when if we look at ourselves we'll see we aren't doing anything with our life either. Isn’t it funny that we really DO think we are so much wiser than other people? It’s also funny we will be shaking our heads at those kinds of people who are lazy and don’t want to do anything when if we look at ourselves we’ll see we aren’t doing anything with our life either.

]]> by: The Rebelution: A New Design for Oneway Purpose http://www.onewaypurpose.com/2006/09/25/the-best-you-have/#comment-1066 Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:26:33 +0000 http://www.onewaypurpose.com/2006/09/25/the-best-you-have/#comment-1066 [...] The Best You Have I sat twirling in an office chair. [...] [...] The Best You Have I sat twirling in an office chair. [...]

]]> by: Elizabeth Ellen Moore http://www.onewaypurpose.com/2006/09/25/the-best-you-have/#comment-1063 Wed, 27 Sep 2006 19:40:43 +0000 http://www.onewaypurpose.com/2006/09/25/the-best-you-have/#comment-1063 Living humbly for the glory of God is a challenge, and I think a key to doing this successfully is to distance ourselves from comparisons with other people and look only at the amazing example of Jesus Christ. It is a struggle, but Jesus is our strength. Comparisons with other people only encourage pride or discouragement. Living humbly for the glory of God is a challenge, and I think a key to doing this successfully is to distance ourselves from comparisons with other people and look only at the amazing example of Jesus Christ. It is a struggle, but Jesus is our strength. Comparisons with other people only encourage pride or discouragement.

]]> by: Katie Marie http://www.onewaypurpose.com/2006/09/25/the-best-you-have/#comment-1059 Wed, 27 Sep 2006 17:26:44 +0000 http://www.onewaypurpose.com/2006/09/25/the-best-you-have/#comment-1059 I think I've read this post 3 times today I (being human of course) could really identify with it. At tech I'm around so many kids who really don't have much more than fiddling with video games as their future goals. "Yeah, I'm so much better than them, right?" Uh no. For one thing, this post pointed out to me once again my ever prideful self. I loved the example of the parked cars. I struggle a lot with wanting to have a life just as meaningful as anybody else's by accomplishing just as much as they do- especially when it comes to rebelutionary standards and achievements. :-) In reality, this is just me being prideful by focusing on what I can or can't do, instead of focusing on Christ. So how do we keep our focus on Christ instead of self? Really diving into God's Word consistently is one of the main keys to keeping focus. Renewing our minds and hearts daily with His Truth certainly keeps us humble! God's really been working on me in this area. :-) Thanks for the great post, David! I think I’ve read this post 3 times today I (being human of course) could really identify with it. At tech I’m around so many kids who really don’t have much more than fiddling with video games as their future goals. “Yeah, I’m so much better than them, right?” Uh no. For one thing, this post pointed out to me once again my ever prideful self. I loved the example of the parked cars.

I struggle a lot with wanting to have a life just as meaningful as anybody else’s by accomplishing just as much as they do- especially when it comes to rebelutionary standards and achievements. :-) In reality, this is just me being prideful by focusing on what I can or can’t do, instead of focusing on Christ. So how do we keep our focus on Christ instead of self? Really diving into God’s Word consistently is one of the main keys to keeping focus. Renewing our minds and hearts daily with His Truth certainly keeps us humble! God’s really been working on me in this area. :-) Thanks for the great post, David!

]]> by: Chiara http://www.onewaypurpose.com/2006/09/25/the-best-you-have/#comment-1054 Wed, 27 Sep 2006 04:36:33 +0000 http://www.onewaypurpose.com/2006/09/25/the-best-you-have/#comment-1054 "God is love" Such a small phrase but what HUGE HUGE meaning!! When I realize the greatness of his love I can't help but love back. To give him my all (though it's not always easy). I believe that for us to better serve him we need to search out his love....ask for greater understanding just as Solomon asked for wisdom......and then as God unfolds greater and greater understanding of his love towards us we find that we can't help but do our best for him. “God is love” Such a small phrase but what HUGE HUGE meaning!! When I realize the greatness of his love I can’t help but love back. To give him my all (though it’s not always easy). I believe that for us to better serve him we need to search out his love….ask for greater understanding just as Solomon asked for wisdom…...and then as God unfolds greater and greater understanding of his love towards us we find that we can’t help but do our best for him.

]]> by: Hannah Michelle http://www.onewaypurpose.com/2006/09/25/the-best-you-have/#comment-1053 Wed, 27 Sep 2006 01:50:21 +0000 http://www.onewaypurpose.com/2006/09/25/the-best-you-have/#comment-1053 What a challenge...I know too often I'm failing to give my best to God...or to even care that I do. And to think He gave it ALL for me. Wow...what am I thinking. Thanks for the great post! What a challenge…I know too often I’m failing to give my best to God…or to even care that I do. And to think He gave it ALL for me. Wow…what am I thinking. Thanks for the great post!

]]> by: Bethany http://www.onewaypurpose.com/2006/09/25/the-best-you-have/#comment-1051 Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:20:50 +0000 http://www.onewaypurpose.com/2006/09/25/the-best-you-have/#comment-1051 Thank you for that encouragement. I admit that I often struggle with thinking that "I may not be perfect but I'm way better than most people." It is such an easy trap to fall into. I find it heartbreaking that we can so easily become proud and led astray from the humble example Christ set for us. Thanks for bringing it once again to my attention. I will have to pray that God will grant us as Christians humble hearts. Thank you for that encouragement. I admit that I often struggle with thinking that “I may not be perfect but I’m way better than most people.” It is such an easy trap to fall into. I find it heartbreaking that we can so easily become proud and led astray from the humble example Christ set for us. Thanks for bringing it once again to my attention. I will have to pray that God will grant us as Christians humble hearts.

]]> by: Minelle http://www.onewaypurpose.com/2006/09/25/the-best-you-have/#comment-1049 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 02:28:17 +0000 http://www.onewaypurpose.com/2006/09/25/the-best-you-have/#comment-1049 Hi David, I have read your articles a couple of times before now and I must say that I'm impressed. I think it's sad that teens/young adults waste all of their time and effort on video games, indecisiveness, and being cool with their friends instead of using that valuable time to work on growing up and serving the Lord. However, as you pointed out, I can't really say that I don't compare myself to the easy examples around me just to ease my mind that I'm "good" and not have to rise to a higher standard. So, you've given me something to think about for a while and improve on. : ) In reply to your first two questions, If we're truly living whole-heartedly for the Lord then it wouldn't really be our works at all, since all good and great things come from Him. We're just tools. Nothing can be done without Him. Our very breath is there because he allows it to be there. So to stay humble, simply think of what you would be without Him. You wouldn't. Hi David,

I have read your articles a couple of times before now and I must say that I’m impressed. I think it’s sad that teens/young adults waste all of their time and effort on video games, indecisiveness, and being cool with their friends instead of using that valuable time to work on growing up and serving the Lord. However, as you pointed out, I can’t really say that I don’t compare myself to the easy examples around me just to ease my mind that I’m “good” and not have to rise to a higher standard. So, you’ve given me something to think about for a while and improve
on. : )
In reply to your first two questions, If we’re truly living whole-heartedly for the Lord then it wouldn’t really be our works at all, since all good and great things come from Him. We’re just tools. Nothing can be done without Him. Our very breath is there because he allows it to be there. So to stay humble, simply think of what you would be without Him. You wouldn’t.

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