Steak for the Soul — Growth

Learn to be conscious not just in how you act, but in how you REACT. Every action has a reaction, and it's usually the REACTION that lives in our memories. React wisely. Very few people will ever stop to consider how they treated you, even fewer will admit they did you wrong. So expect nothing, take note of everything, and eventually what you learn about someone's character is the very thing to save you from the heartache they would cause you. A person with bad intentions towards you is counting on your reaction to shift the blame to you. Don't...

Most of us cling to noise because we simply don't know what to do with silence. Of all the things we know, silence can be the most deafening, the most crippling. Because it's under its delicate candor that we find ourselves face to face with our thoughts, and no noise to muffle their nagging. In truth, the chaos inside a man can be louder than any weapon of war to ever touch his ears, more terrifying than any danger to ever meet his eyes. Alone is an island many men fear most. It's where you fight your darkest demons, face...

Good intentions are a powerful thing, yet as powerfully poisonous when given to the wrong person. Not everyone wants the same good for you as you do for them. Truth is, an insecure heart cannot see beyond its own hardened shell to embrace even the very thing that would set it free. Wisdom is learning how to shield one's good intent with discernment, then pouring it out where it will grow most. Because while one man will be forever grateful for your kindness, the next will despise your heart, twist your words and wield your good intentions as a weapon...

No man is born, naturally or supernaturally with character. He has to make character. Just as no man is born with habits... Habits are the product of our own design. Sometimes the biggest downfall in our spiritual life, is that we're always looking for BIG things to do. Jesus took a towel and simply washed His disciples feet. There are times in life where there is no illumination or thrill, just the daily grind. As overwhelmingly normal as it may seem, we must remember that routine is God's way of saving us between our times of inspiration. Don't expect God...