Do it With Gusto

It seems to be a common theme now. I sit down to write and Michael Phelps wins another gold medal and sets yet another world record. It happened just a few minutes ago and then 27-minutes later he swims a semi-final for another event. He starts out a little reserved…kind of relaxed. Strange to say that in a 100-meter event…but this is how it appeared. On the turn for the return lap he takes a quick glance to both sides to see where his placement is…and he sees he is in about fourth or fifth place. Not a problem. He gives just enough on the return lap to place himself first…in the semi-final.

It seems he cannot lose. In the event just prior…the men’s 200-meter medley...it wasn’t even close. He was in the lead from the very start and when it came to a close he was hanging on the lane-rope by the time the second place finisher came in. A full 2.5 seconds later than his own finish, in an event that is often determined by 100’s of a second.

Years of training and practicing and a unique body build and make-up is what seems to make him the best at what he does. These are some of the things that aid Michael Phelps in setting no less than 27-world records to date. And that is certain to go up…even by the end of the week.

As inspirational as this seems…it is no different for us. While there may not be an Olympic event for the area we are uniquely gifted; know this…we are created the way we are to be the very best at what we do. What that is I can’t tell you, but you need to know that you were created to be the best at something that no one else can fulfill.

Do it the best you can. Fulfill your calling with gusto. The creator of the universe created you for such a time as this…you are great. Now get on with it and win the gold…for now is the time!!

1 John 5:3-5 – “This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.”

Have a blessed day,

RodZ

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