Life can become humdrum and wear you down. For example, a job that once challenged you can get monotonous, a relationship that was exciting and fresh can grow stale, and a daily walk with God that once elated and inspired you can feel like you’re going through the motions.
Enthusiasm comes from a Greek word meaning “inspired by God.”
Just as the Israelites had to gather fresh manna every morning in the wilderness, you need a daily infusion of God’s Spirit to “fan into flames the…gift [He] gave you” (2Ti 1:6 NLT).
Even when things aren’t going especially well, Paul encourages us to “serve the Lord enthusiastically,” adding, “It is good to be zealous [passionate and fully committed] in a good thing always” (Ga 4:18 NKJV).
So instead of going around complaining, put a smile on your face and a spring in your step.
Life wasn’t meant to be a journey to the grave with the goal of arriving safely in a well-preserved body, but rather a race to the finish line, used up, totally fulfilled, and loudly proclaiming, “Wow! What a ride!”
Poet Maya Angelou says, “Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told, ‘I’m with you kid. Let’s go!’” We should be the most enthusiastic people in the world, because not only have we a great future, we have “abundant life” now! (By Rick Godwin)
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Susan, I so enjoyed this! Love that photo they are so precious!
ReplyDeleteYour sharing is so true and I am very familiar with Maya Angelou and her sayings.
Thank you for the encouragement -- BE ENTHUSIASTIC!!! Praise the LORD!
Love you.
Praying as always!
ReplyDeletePsalms 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
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I loved this post...and what a great blog..Just have an hour or so to blog hop tonight....I enjoyed my visit to your blog...Hope you will visit my Christmas blog...http://grammyababychangeseverything.blogspot.com
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I LOVE this!!
ReplyDelete"Life wasn’t meant to be a journey to the grave with the goal of arriving safely in a well-preserved body, but rather a race to the finish line, used up, totally fulfilled, and loudly proclaiming, “Wow! What a ride!”"
I imagine it as a convertible ride...so that when you arrive...hair in tangles, you say to the Father, "Wow, What a ride!"
hugs to you girlfriend!!
have a super ride today!
lori
Thanks for that! The photo is that verse.
ReplyDeleteWow - what a ride :) Love it.
that is one enthusiastic picture!! WOW -- I love it! :)
ReplyDeleteVery powerful encouragement for today. I was blessed and energized! May we keep the fire of enthusiasm alive in all things! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that cute picture and reminder.
ReplyDeleteGreat WFW! I love the verse and the photo. Have you ever read "Don't Waste Your Life" by John Piper? It's a wonderful book.
ReplyDeleteSweet Blessings Susan...What adorable enthusiasm and great how you caught their expressions perfectly! This is a great reminder and a fantastic teaching. Let us continue to serve the LORD enthusiastically! Now that puts a new fuse of encouragement for serving the LORD! You are so blessed with these adorable grand daughters!
ReplyDeleteEnJOY a Wonderful WORD filled day!
Beautiful picture for a great verse. The girls must be yours.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing on my blog.
Love it Susan! I love enthusiasm :0)
ReplyDeleteOh what a great word! May the joy of the Lord shine through us. Happy WFW!
ReplyDeleteI love that picture! There is certainly a lot of enthusiasm there!
ReplyDeleteAnd what good words to remember. I almost feel as if you wrote it for me, as I've been going through a frustrating ho-hum period in my life lately. Thanks! ;)
Amen! Love this: "Wow! What a ride!" The roller coaster ups and downs of life... That's certainly been true for me.
ReplyDeleteI often thank the Lord for sleep. Without it I'd be "toast." Every morning I wake refreshed and renewed and ready for the next challenge. I'm also glad for the natural rhythm of the seasons.
Have a wonderful WFW, Susan. ((Hugs))
And I'm with you, friend. Let's go!
ReplyDeleteDid hubby put this one together? What a team you make.
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What a great WFW post! Your picture is perfect for that verse! I didn't know that the word enthusiasm comes from a Greek words meaning 'inspired by God'... that is so neat!!
ReplyDeleteSo very precious.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words of encouragement.. Blessings to You!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat reminder and photo on enthusiasm! May we serve the Lord enthusiastically!
ReplyDeletebeautiful picture and a beautiful message from the Lord too.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thanks for sharing this encouraging post.I love the picture.Enthusiastic indeed!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your encouragement! Your blog is awesome as well!
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Love this!! How precious are those girls! This scripture is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Susan
Amen. What a gorgeous picture and a perfect verse. The Lord has been so good!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. May the Lord bless you and keep you and cause His face to shine upon you. Blessings.
These are such comforting words that paint such an amazing picture. Praying!
ReplyDeleteIsaiah 40:11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
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Such a wonderful picture and reminder! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteHe has certainly come that we might have life more abundantly. I confess here and now that I need more enthusiasm.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo. Love it.
This is such a wonderful promise. If Jesus wasn't who He said He was, He would have told us. But He IS and His promises are true! Praying right now!
ReplyDeleteJohn 14:1-3 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
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No matter what happens, know that the Lord IS working. Praying!
ReplyDeleteRomans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
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