Friday, December 28, 2012

Looking Back to See the Future -- December 28, 2012

So how was your Christmas?

Was it a Norman Rockwell Christmas?  Or was it a Norman Bates Christmas?

The week between Christmas and New Years' Day has always been one of my favorites.  Why?  It's the best time to reflect on the results of this waning year and to plan for a productive new one.

How was your 2012?  My one word to describe 2012--"bumpy".  Highs, lows, sidwayses (is that a word?).  This past year had it all. 

But I can look with hope to a new 2013.  My mentor, Jim Rohn, has a great quote:  "You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight."

That's the hope I have for 2013.  If you need this quote to help you through a tough situation, it's yours to keep.

Our lesson this week is called "The Law: God Gives the House Rules".  Let's set the stage.  The Jews have left Egypt.  They are in the wilderness heading for the Promised Land.  God wants them to have a list of rules for them to live by.  We know them as the Ten Commandments.

You'd think that the Jewish people would be thrilled with all God had done for them.  But it didn't go that smoothly.  We'll meet Sunday at 9:50 a.m. to get the rest of the story.

To help you along our discussion road, the passages we'll ponder are Exodus 34:1-9, Leviticus 19:1-2, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, and Numbers 14:11-19.

Finish Friday strong.  Enjoy Saturday with your family.  See you Sunday!

Loyally yours,

Darren Bayne

“If you want to be successful in life, simply watch what most people would do in a given situation, and then do the total opposite—nine times out of ten, you’ll receive greater rewards.” -- Earl Nightingale

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