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bluidkiti · 09-07-2015, 10:04 AM

Refusing to Strike Out

What then shall we say to [all] this? If God is for us, who [can be] against us? [Who can be our foe, if God is on our side?] - Romans 8:31

The story is told of a little boy who was overheard talking to himself in his backyard. He was wearing a baseball cap and carrying a ball and bat: “I’m the greatest hitter in the world,” he announced. Then he tossed the ball into the air, swung at it, but missed.

“Strike one!” he yelled. He picked up the ball and said again, “I’m the greatest hitter in the world!” He tossed the ball into the air.

He swung again and missed. “Strike two!” he yelled. He straightened his cap and said one last time, “I’m the greatest hitter in the world!” He tossed the ball up into the air and swung at it.

He missed. “Strike three! Wow!” he exclaimed. “I’m the greatest pitcher in the world!”

A thankful, positive, never-give‑up attitude will change your outlook and change your life.

Prayer of Thanks
Father, help me to see life in a new way. I thank You that because You are with me, I never have to feel like a failure again. You have a plan for my life. If I swing and miss, it just means that You have something better in store.

From the book The Power of Being Thankful by Joyce Meyer.

09-07-2015, 10:04 AM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 71,356	Refusing to Strike Out Refusing to Strike Out What then shall we say to [all] this? If God is for us, who [can be] against us? [Who can be our foe, if God is on our side?] - Romans 8:31 The story is told of a little boy who was overheard talking to himself in his backyard. He was wearing a baseball cap and carrying a ball and bat: “I’m the greatest hitter in the world,” he announced. Then he tossed the ball into the air, swung at it, but missed. “Strike one!” he yelled. He picked up the ball and said again, “I’m the greatest hitter in the world!” He tossed the ball into the air. He swung again and missed. “Strike two!” he yelled. He straightened his cap and said one last time, “I’m the greatest hitter in the world!” He tossed the ball up into the air and swung at it. He missed. “Strike three! Wow!” he exclaimed. “I’m the greatest pitcher in the world!” A thankful, positive, never-give‑up attitude will change your outlook and change your life. Prayer of Thanks Father, help me to see life in a new way. I thank You that because You are with me, I never have to feel like a failure again. You have a plan for my life. If I swing and miss, it just means that You have something better in store. From the book The Power of Being Thankful by Joyce Meyer. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.