Thoughts to Make a Difference

 

Alone, we can’t do it all.

But together we can

make an impact.

~ Ansley Roan

 

 

You are free to choose,

but you are not free from the

consequences of your choice.

~ Ezra Taft Benson

 

 

The meaning of life

is to find your gift.

The purpose of life

is to give it away.

~ Pablo Picasso

 

 

It’s the friends we meet

along life’s road who help us

appreciate the journey.

~ Unknown

 

 

Often when you think you’re

at the end of something,

you’re at the beginning of

something else.

~ Fred Rogers

 

 

Good friends help you find

important things when you have

lost them.  Things like your smile,

your hope, and your courage.

~ Doe Zantamata

 

 

 

THE ONLY WAY TO LIVE A

TRULY REMARKABLE LIFE

IS NOT TO GET EVERYONE

TO NOTICE YOU,

BUT TO LEAVE

NOTICEABLE MARKS OF

His love

EVERYWHERE YOU GO.

~ Ann Voskamp

 

 

Every day is a gift.

It’s how we use that

gift that matters.

~ Unknown

 

 

YOU’VE ONLY GOT THREE CHOICES IN LIFE:

GIVE UP…

GIVE IN…

GIVE IT ALL YOU’VE GOT!

~ Navy Seals

 

 

Life is a balance

between holding on

and letting go.

~ Rumi

 

 

Integrity

Choosing courage over comfort;

choosing what is right over

what is fun, fast, or easy;

and choosing to practice our values

rather than simply professing them.

~ Brene Brown

 

 

Today is your

opportunity to

build the tomorrow

you want.

~ Ken Poirot

 

 

And now may our thoughts lead us into action…

 

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.

Philippians 4:8

 

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers

Galatians 6:10

Glorifying His Master

 

“My buddies told me this morning that my victory was secure on the cross…and that’s a pretty special feeling to know I’m secure forever, and it doesn’t matter whether or not I win this tournament or if I lose this tournament.”

 

On Sunday, April 14, 2024, Scottie Scheffler, 29 years of age, won the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. He became the second golfer to win the Masters twice, in his first five years on the golf tour, in 2022 and 2024.  When interviewed, Scottie reported, “Winning this golf tournament does not change my identity.  My identity is secure, and I cannot emphasize that enough.  I believe in Jesus.  What defines me most is my faith.  I believe in one Creator, that I’ve been called to come out here, do my best, compete and glorify God.  It’s a pretty special feeling to know my identity is secure forever and it doesn’t matter if I win this tournament.  Ultimately, I think, that’s what defines me the most.”

 

Scottie Scheffler played golf for the University of Texas, from 2014-2018.  The UT team won three Big 12 championships during those years.  Scheffler earned the “Phil Mickelson Freshman of the Year,” in 2015, and was on the U.S. team that won the 2017 Walker Cup.  He was the first player to win The Players Championship in consecutive years, 2023 and 2024.

 

Even with all his accomplishments, Scheffler’s main goal is to honor God in all he does.  When looking for a caddie, he chose Ted Scott.  “I really want to work with a Christian.  That’s how I try to live my life.”  Each year, Scheffler and his friend, Sam Burns, co-host a retreat for members of the College Golf Fellowship, a faith-based ministry.

 

Scottie Scheffler uses the platform of golf to share Jesus.  “The reason why I play golf is I’m trying to glorify God and all that He’s done in my life.  Whether I win or lose, my identity isn’t a golf score.  Jesus loves me and my identity is in Christ.”

 

May we, too, use the platforms God has given us to do our best and share Jesus, all for the glory of God.

 

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 10:31