It all comes down to today. If you were thinking \u201cthe Derby\u201d that is also true, but that was not what I was thinking in my hotel room this morning. Today is another blessing from God, \u201cthis is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.\u201d Everyday is another chance to live for Him. Everyday is a day that you can give a word of encouragement to someone that really needs one. Everyday is another chance to try and be the man or woman God desires you to be. Everyday is another chance to hug your children, love your spouse, thank a friend for their contribution to your life. Everyday is a chance to make that same contribution to another\u2019s life.<\/p>\n
It all starts on your knees, humbled before God, acknowledging Him for who He is. When we truly know who God is, and what our rightful place is with Him, all His incredible blessings can begin. I believe that the biggest tool the enemy uses is to keep us up, off our knees, The world says, humble yourself before no one, and to be humbled is an unkind act from another, but what does the word humble really mean?<\/p>\n
humble |\u02c8h\u0259mb\u0259l|
\nadjective ( humbler <\/b>, humblest <\/b>)
\n1 <\/b>having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s own importance : he was humble about his stature as one of rock history’s most influential guitarists<\/p>\n
<\/i>If being humble is to have a low estimate of one\u2019s own importance, is that a bad thing? I think it really depends on to whom we are comparing ourselves. If it\u2019s God, I think it would be foolish to not acknowledge our own importance as being less than His. If He were not a loving, forgiving,
\nand compassionate God, that might be dangerous. Fortunately He loves you so much He gave up His only Son for you. I think that proves that you should no fear that He would take advantage of your humbling yourself before Him. <\/p>\n
Let\u2019s look at it another way, have you ever known someone that had a much higher estimate of their own importance than they should? How was that working out for them? I don\u2019t think anyone tolerates that characteristic in a person very well. Some people may think that humbling ones self is an act of becoming less. I beg to differ. When you start a day on your knees, acknowledging God for who He is, and asking Him to give you the strength, and wisdom to do His will in that day, I think you have just done the most empowering thing you could ever do. Let me rephrase that, \u201cI know\u201d that you have.<\/p>\n
Jesus said, \u201cUnless you humble yourself like this little child, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.\u201d I believe that is a pretty strong case for humbling ourselves before Him. God has helped me to become very comfortable, on my knees, humbled before Him. When I came to realize that all I accomplished was in and through His strength and not my own, the limit to what could be done was limitless. In my own power, the list of what I can do is not very long. I like winning and so I\u2019ve decided to humble myself before Him and accept His awesome power in my life. Then, when things go extremely well, I can give Him the credit and praise in the full knowledge that His great love for me, made it all possible. You know what the best part is? I don\u2019t have to make it happen.
\nI show up, give my best effort, and trust in Him. Can I offer any proof? Only that it\u2019s working for me, and has for many, many years……<\/p>\n
Have a blessed weekend,<\/p>\n
the pilgrim<\/p>\n
And now some shots from myself and my friends that we really like, enjoy!<\/p>\n
Glamour Glow! Of course – Bill Fortney<\/p>\n
After the race, talk about Extraction!!!! by Wayne Bennett<\/p>\n
And the winner is 7 (First Dude)! photo by Jos\u00e9 Ramos<\/p>\n
Another great racing shot from Rick Schmidt, Kentucky Oaks. Winner Plum Pretty number 12.<\/p>\n
And lastly Francis Yeh\u2019s great starter shot in Topaz Spicey….<\/p>\n
<\/i>Photo Notes: My shot D3s, 600mm, ISO 1600, 1\/8000th of second. (Nik Color Efex PRo 3.0
\nGlamour Glow<\/p>\n
Wayne Bennett\u2019s Jockey\u2019s helmet D300 and 70-300 AFs VR lens.<\/p>\n
Jos\u00e9 Ramos shot with D3s and 400mm f2.8 with TC-17E II converter<\/p>\n
Rick\u2019s Shcmidt\u2019s D3s and 600mm f4 lens<\/p>\n
Francis Yeh\u2019s shot with a D3s and 70-300 AFs VR (Topaz Spicey filter)
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