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Tonight, at Institute Graduation, I got the over-riding message that to be middle-of-the-road is not good enough. Aiming to be average is never going to get us anywhere. And I have been extremely guilty of aiming to be average. It's like, with institute, sometimes I turn up and it seems like no one has read the manual and I get complacent and think: "Don't worry, no one actually ever reads the manual". Instead of either criticising or praising myself and living up to average expectations, maybe I should create some expectations of my own to live up to. For example, in the aforementioned case- I know from experience that the manuals are amazing and when I have studied them I've found quotes with which to annotate my scriptures, which have expanded my understanding so much. Therefore, I should definitely make it essential to do that each week- otherwise I am missing out on something I could be getting. And I don't just need the minimum spiritual nourishment to get by. We are told to 'feast' on the scriptures and the minimum is not enough. If I know there is more to be had, I should be metaphorically licking the crumbs off the plate, and seeking more. A nibble will not do!
Today has been really positive. I feel like things are starting to fall back into place. I am waving goodbye to the old, and welcoming in the new. I have to admit that at times I find myself glancing over my shoulder; but as I read today "Remember Lot's Wife" (Luke 17:32)- so I need to stop looking back as I don't really fancy becoming a 'pillar of salt', either metaphorically or literally. Anyway- He is sending me blessings that are helping me walk out of reach of harm. I have to say, I feel so extremely blessed. It's crazy!
Well- family just got home from Wales! I better scoot!
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