| Philippians 4:8 – “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” |
The apostle Paul languished between guards in a Roman prison. He was awaiting a trial on trumped-up charges. He had every reason to see the darkness rather than the sunshine. Listen to his words, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” He knew how to make life significant. You make a significant life by living one. Life is significant when:
• You are more satisfied with what you have than you are dissatisfied with what you do not.
• The joy of children is more important than the complaints of adults.
• You lay your head on the pillow, thinking, “I’ve done the best I can.”
• Your mind expands more than your waistline.
• Our spouses know we love them more than anything else.
• You cast plans in the context of eternity.
• You live with faith and not fate.
• Hope rather than dread rises with the morning sun.
• Doing good work doesn’t depend on having the ideal job.
• Excellence eclipses perfection.
• People fill your life rather than things filling your space.
You cannot choose your circumstances in life, but you can decide how you let events impact your life. Will you choose significance over desperation?
Robert G. Taylor
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