For one day, I challenge you to tape one of your thumbs to your hand so that it is unusable.  Yes, your whole body will suffer in ways you didn't even realize and you'll be tempted to rip that tape right off and use that thumb.  After the day is over, consider yourself as that thumb and see what is holding you back as a useful member in God's kingdom.

Sure we all want to have our say in things, but is what we have to say more important than what we've heard?  I'm sure we would all benefit from a 5 second pause to process what we've heard before we reply.

How often do we take for granted the gift of another day of life?  All too often, I'm sad to say.  Do we use our days for God's glory?  Are our own selfish desires put before the needs of others?  Each day, we are given opportunities to encourage one another.

Though You slay me
Yet I will praise You
Though You take from me
I will bless Your name
Though You ruin me
Still I will worship
Sing a song to the one who's all I need...

One of my friends told me, 'You write what I'm too afraid to say.'   2 Timothy 1:7,  ''For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.''