Determination…..never yielding…..

When I think of never ending determination I think of my wife Sherelene and Mark Suban. When Nikon hired Mark, they got Five Star Winner. I’m with Mark in St. Pete at the AP Managing Editors conference and it is a lesson in learning. Mark is truly what I aspire to in being a Technical Representative for Nikon. He is never satisfied until he understand what makes it tick. Doesn’t matter whether it’s a camera, lens, wireless device, or his customers. Mark really has a wonderful thirst for understanding, and it’s what makes him a great shooter, a great technician, a great tech rep, and a great friend.

When I think of how much Sherelene has influenced my life by moving me in the direction of progress in every phase of my life, I’m thankful to have such people placed in my life. I’ve said it often, I can’t imagine where I would be had God not blessed me with her. Friends at Nikon like Mark have fulfilled the same kind of need in my life. It seems God knows exactly where we need to shore up our act, and he places just the right people in our lives to give us that boost, inspiration, and knowledge that we are not getting on our own.

Today’s assignment: Make a short list of people that God has placed in your life who have changed you in some profound way. Think about how merciful God was to see your needs, and place you in their presence. Now, the first time you can, tell them just how much you appreciate them for their contribution to your life. Lastly, think about what you can do for them in return. Ask God to show you what they might need that you could give back to them.

You see, life is a test, a practice test. It’s a chance to see just how much we can give and receive.
Anything that makes you better, prepares you to make the lives of others better. It’s not about getting everything you ever wanted. It’s about wanting others to get what they need and feeling the joy of being part of God’s plan for their lives.

Today’s prayer;
Thank you Father for the Sherelene Fortney’s and Mark Suban’s in my life. Thank you that you care enough about me that you won’t let me stay the same. Thank you for progress, however slow. Thank you for your patience, but most of all, your love.

blessings,

the pilgrim