I’ve been running for several years now and to be honest I’ve been perfectly content to go out for a run and just be satisfied that I accomplished the task and often give little regard to my actual performance.
My very generous & thoughtful sister gave me a Baby-G (a device worn on the wrist to measure distance and speed). I find that the days I wear this device my performance significantly increases. I become more aware of my pace and the distance I run. I feel more accomplished (or disappointed) at the end of the run because I am able to measure my performance.
The same runs true in the issues of life. If there is no source for measurement we may be content to go about the business of our day, finishing the task at hand with no regard to our performance. However, if we measure our progress as we go we tend to strive for a better performance and we tend to be more productive.
Do you have a resource for measuring your daily walk? I sure do! The Bible is my most valued tool. I can compare my daily activities to what the Bible teaches.
For example: I can measure my love for others based on the description of love found in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a.
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails…
When I find myself tempted to be impatient or rude to my spouse, sibling, friend, or co-worker I can say to myself: “I choose to respond with patience because love is patient and love is not rude.”
What is your source for measurement?
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Copyright©2014, Gloria Stucky
That’s so good. Thank God for the spiritual Baby-G, the Bible! Having a point of reference on where we are in our walk with Jesus is crucial to growth. Another great post.