THINK......Ignite....Don't Blame

"Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion, you must set yourself on fire first." - Reggie Leach

A great frustration of mine is too many people blame others for their problems, their spouse's problems, and their children's problems. I agree with Reggie Leach to be successful we can't wait for a spontaneous combustion but rather we MUST ignite ourselves. I realize circumstances are apart of who we are but they do not mark who we become. Simply we can not make excuses. We all have many reasons for frustration, for failure, for offense. Why remain dim because of issues? We must drop the excuse and ignite ourselves in order to be successful.

• What kind of day will we enjoy if we begin the day ignited?
• What success will be derived from an ignited me?
• If Kent faces the day 'lit' how powerful will he be?
• If Trent wil lite his own passion how consuming will he be?
• If Redonia begins her college studies lit what will the outcome be?

We exist with others around us but ultimately it is up to one's ownself to find success each day. It isn't the professors fault if Redonia bombs a test. It isn't the fault of a distraction that will hinder Trent. If Kent's burden slips it isn't the fault of the congregation or his minister friends. If I don't accomplish the goal set before me it isn't the fault of anyone other than myself.

Dear God, I must accept the challenge to self ignite. I live in a world consumed with the philosophy that every problem is the fault of others. Societal belief is it is the responsibility of others to bail out. Let me ignite to become the person YOU want me to become. I KNOW I can do all things through You, Jesus, who strengthens me!