Inspirational Nugget

Positioning

Heron stands in the blue estuary,
Solitary, white, unmoving for hours.
A fish! Quick avian darting;
The prey is captured.

People always ask how to follow Tao. It is as easy and natural
as the heron standing in the water. The bird moves when it
must; it does not move when stillness is appropriate.

The secret of its serenity is a type of vigilance, a
contemplative state. The heron is not in mere dumbness or
sleep. It knows a lucid stillness. It stands unmoving in the
flow of the water. It gazes unperturbed and is aware. When
Tao brings it something that it needs, it seizes the opportunity
without hesitation or deliberation. Then it goes back to its
quiescence without disturbing itself or its surroundings.
Unless it found the right position in the water's flow and
remained patient, it would not have succeeded.

Actions in life can be reduced to two factors; positioning and
timing. If we are not in the right place at the right time, we
cannot possibly take advantage of what life has to offer us.

Almost anything is appropriate if an action is in accord with
the time and place. But we must be vigilant and prepared.
Even if the time and the place are right, we can still miss our
chance if we do not notice the moment, if we act inadequately,
or if we hamper ourselves with doubts and second thoughts.

When life presents an opportunity, we must be ready to sieze
it without hesitation or inhibition. Position is useless without
awareness. If we have both, we make no mistakes.

- Deng Ming-Dao

HE IS

He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End!
He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all!
He is the Architect of the universe and
The Manager of all times.
He always was, He always is, and He always will be...
Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone!
He was bruised and brought healing!
He was pierced and eased pain!
He was persecuted and brought freedom!
He was dead and brought life!
He is risen and brings power!
He reigns and brings Peace!
The world can't understand him,
The armies can't defeat Him,
The schools can't explain Him, and
The leaders can't ignore Him.
Herod couldn't kill Him,
The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, and
The people couldn't hold Him!
Nero couldn't crush Him,
Hitler couldn't silence Him,
The New Age can't replace Him, and
Donahue can't explain Him away!
He is light, love, longevity, and Lord.
He is goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God.
He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure.
His ways are right,
His word is eternal,
His will is unchanging, and
His mind is on me.
He is my Redeemer,
He is my Savior,
He is my guide, and
He is my peace!
He is my Joy,
He is my comfort,
He is my Lord, and
He rules my life!
I serve Him because His bond is love,
His burden is light, and
His goal for me is abundant life.
I follow Him because He is the wisdom of the wise,
The power of the powerful,
The ancient of days, the ruler of rulers,
The leader of leaders, the overseer of the over comers, and
The sovereign Lord of all that was and is and is to come.
And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size.
His goal is a relationship with ME!
He will never leave me,
Never forsake me,
Never mislead me,
Never forget me,
Never overlook me, and
Never cancel my appointment in His appointment book!
When I fall, He lifts me up!
When I fail, He forgives!
When I am weak, He is strong!
When I am lost, He is the way!
When I am afraid, He is my courage!
When I stumble, He steadies me!
When I am hurt, He heals me!
When I am broken, He mends me!
When I am blind, He leads me!
When I am hungry, He feeds me!
When I face trials, He is with me!
When I face persecution, He shields me!
When I face problems, He comforts me!
When I face loss, He provides for me!
When I face Death, He carries me Home!
He is everything for everybody, everywhere,
Every time, and every way.
He is God, He is faithful.
I am His, and He is mine!
My Father in heaven can whip the father of this world.
So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this...
He said it and that settles it.
God is in control, I am on His side, and
That means all is well with my soul.
Everyday is a blessing for GOD Is!

- Author Unknown

Food for Thought !

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."

- Nelson Mandela

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