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  The Chrome Horn - Racing With Jesus Ministries

   03/14/2014


MAKE A DIFFERENCE
by Rev. Don Rivers
 

  Racing is stressful. Many times we lose control of the way we respond over little things that get in our way. I encourage you to decide to make a difference when you head to the track this year. Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

  We all have our breaking point. For some of us it comes all too soon. I have noticed recently that we are less and less patient. We get frustrated when things don't happen when we think they should. I think it is a result of the society we live in. We have this need to have everything now.

  Racing doesn't help. We are always trying to do more with less and as quick as we can. Race day is a race against the clock. Then if something goes wrong you are behind the eight ball all day long. I was having one of those days when I received this devotion. I think it speaks to our need to refocus on what is truly important in life.

Today I Will Make A Difference, By Max Lucado

“Today I will make a difference. I will begin by controlling my thoughts. A person is the product of his thoughts. I want to be happy and hopeful. Therefore, I will have thoughts that are happy and hopeful. I refuse to be victimized by my circumstances. I will not let petty inconveniences such as stoplights, long lines, and traffic jams be my masters. I will avoid negativism and gossip. Optimism will be my companion, and victory will be my hallmark. Today I will make a difference.

I will be grateful for the twenty-four hours that are before me. Time is a precious commodity. I refuse to allow what little time I have to be contaminated by self-pity, anxiety, or boredom. I will face this day with the joy of a child and the courage of a giant. I will drink each minute as though it is my last. When tomorrow comes, today will be gone forever. While it is here, I will use it for loving and giving. Today I will make a difference.

I will not let past failures haunt me. Even though my life is scarred with mistakes, I refuse to rummage through my trash heap of failures. I will admit them. I will correct them. I will press on. Victoriously. No failure is fatal. It's OK to stumble... . I will get up. It's OK to fail... I will rise again. Today I will make a difference.

I will spend time with those I love. My spouse, my children, my family. A man can own the world but be poor for the lack of love. A man can own nothing and yet be wealthy in relationships. Today I will spend at least five minutes with the significant people in my world. Five quality minutes of talking or hugging or thanking or listening. Five undiluted minutes with my mate, children, and friends.

Today I will make a difference.”

  Max Lucado points out a truth that each of us needs to understand. We do not have control over what happens each day, but we have control over the way we respond. We can respond in a way that honors God or we give in to our selfish desires.

“I will not let petty inconveniences such as stoplights, long lines, and traffic jams be my masters.”

“I refuse to allow what little time I have to be contaminated by self-pity, anxiety, or boredom.”

“Even though my life is scarred with mistakes, I refuse to rummage through my trash heap of failure. I will admit them. I will correct them. I will press on. Victoriously!”

  If you read the driver’s prayer we hand out it covers the topic.

“We ask that Your Spirit will guide our actions and that we would respond in a way that honors You.”

  Making a difference in the lives of others means we need to set ourselves aside; sacrifice, and put their needs ahead of ours. This is not something that comes easy to us. We tend to look out for our own needs before we consider others. In order to make a difference in the lives of others we need to reverse that.

  Let me share with you some guidance we receive from God’s Word;

Galatians 5:22-26; But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross
and crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.
Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another.

  Decide today to respond differently. Break out of the chains that life puts on us and make a difference.

Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another.

  Let us commit to make a difference!
 

THOUGHTS FROM THE ROAD

  CATCHING UP - I am sure many of you are burning the midnight oil to put the final preparations for opening day. The weather is not cooperating one bit. It is difficult to get excited for opening day when there is still a foot of snow on the ground.

  The Whelen Southern Modified Tour got things started with a great crowd at Caraway. New Hampshire native Andy Seuss dominated winning the pole and the race, wire to wire. I can’t wait to hear the roar of the mighty Modifieds.

  BRISTOL BOUND - We head to Bristol this week, hoping the snow melts that fell there a few days ago and the weather warms up. But really does it matter, it is Bristol !

  This year we are bringing Marine Veteran Dan Postemski with us. Dan did two tours in Iraq including the battle of Fallujah. The results of war are difficult to understand. Things may look fine on the outside but the effects are there. We are honored to have this veteran serve alongside us.

  Until next time, be a witness for our Lord with the ministry decals and apparel. See them at the Show Your Faith Apparel Store at http://www.rwjm.com/store. Send us your prayer and counseling needs no matter what part of our racing family you are in, or give us a call. Remember that God loves you, we love you and

Jesus is Lord over Auto Racing. GOD BLESS.
 

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Numbers 6:24-26 "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace."

   May God always Bless you, everyday in everyway. Rev. Don
 


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Posted: March 14, 2014

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