When I Make It Big
» S.D. Smith
If I Were Ever to Become a Successful Author
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I will: Spend more time with my family
I will: Use my gifts to minister to my brothers and sisters in Christ
I will: Give generously to those in need
I will: Really take joy in my work
I will: Try to help fellow writers/artists succeed
I will: Try to help other people succeed in their vocations
I will: Work hard to do excellent work
I will: Be imaginative in communicating the life-saving Gospel of Jesus
This, of course, begs the question. Why wouldn’t I do all of those things now? Why do we so frequently look to some future reality wherein we will begin to act the way we ought to be acting right now?
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I will: Not wait for my “ship to come in” to act the way I ought to act, to be the man I want to be.
I am who I am. I am where I am. I do what I do.
July 14th, 2009 at 9:08 am
You pick the best pictures for your posts, man.
July 14th, 2009 at 9:19 am
Way to go, Sam. This is right on.
Too often we’re concerned with the picture frame of our life and ignore the picture.
July 14th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Excellent resolutions, Sam!
July 14th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
so i read this, and my mind instantly jumps to new years. and then i start singing “New Year” by Ben Shive…
July 14th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Thanks, ladies and gentlepeople.
I’m glad I can influence the tunes in your head, Mark.
Mission Accomplished.
July 14th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
I hope you make it big, because I will be in need as soon as you do.
I am: resolved to reading this blog more often.
My little brother is smart.
July 15th, 2009 at 12:36 am
Just the thought I needed to read today. Thanks for that.
September 24th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
I have read this about ten times in counseling. I read it to a gentleman tonight. Good stuff. Thanks.