Thought for the Day 9/10/2021

 Friday Tale - A Lesson in Heart 
A lesson in “heart” is from my little 10-year-old daughter, Sarah, who was born with a muscle missing in her foot and wears a brace all the time. She came home one beautiful spring day to tell me she had competed in “field day” – that’s where they have lots of races and other competitive events.

    Because of her leg support, my mind raced as I tried to think of words of encouragement for my Sarah, things I could say to her about not letting this get her down – things I have heard many famous coaches tell the players when they were faced with defeat – but before I could get a word out, she looked up and said, “Daddy, I won two of the races!”

    I couldn’t believe it! And then Sarah said, “I had an advantage.”

Ahh, I knew it. I thought she must have been given a head start…some kind of physical advantage. But again, before I could say anything, she said, “Daddy, I didn’t get a head start…my advantage was I had to try harder!”

    That’s heart! That’s my Sarah.

~ Chicken Soup for the Soul

Whatever you do, whatever your task may be,
work from the heart, put in your very best effort,
as doing something for the Lord and not for men,
knowing from the Lord you will
receive the reward of the inheritance.
~ Colossians 3:23-24