Day: December 1, 2011

I have a tendency to be extreme. And I also don’t see that – entirely – as a bad thing. To me, mediocrity is the enemy. Jesus told a church in Revelation that they were “lukewarm” and basically made Him want to throw up because they were neither hot nor cold… like room-temp coffee… or worse, milk! Balance is not always good. Sometimes, balance is an excuse we use for compromising to laziness, fear, and disobedience to God. Because of that…

• I would rather trust God for big things and endure criticism, than stay in my place of safety and never see God move.
• I would rather do something now while the opportunity is ready, than talk about it until it no longer matters.
• I would rather have an uncomfortable conversation with someone, than ignore the problem and hope it doesn’t get worse.
• I would rather try too hard, than not hard enough.
• I would rather be misunderstood than ignored.
• I would rather give everything than give a “token” gift.
• I would rather be too tired than too comfortable.

I always hate it in baseball or softball when a batter gets strike three watching a pitch. As if they’re afraid of the consequences of taking a rip at it. Yes, there’s a chance you could miss. But you always miss 100% of the pitches you never swing at. Get in the game! Do something significant! Risk too much, not too little! Wouldn’t you rather?

Blessings,

John