Not only rise… shine! Not only see the light… be a light.

Not only pray… praise! Not only praise… pray!

Not only read… study. Not only write… create.

Nor only meet… greet. Not only gather… relate.

Not only hug… embrace. Not only smile… laugh.

Not only believe… know. Not only look… perceive.

Not only try… will. Not only lend… give.

Not only like… love. Not only grow… develop.

Not only submit… commit.

Not only speak… listen. Not only teach… apply.

Not only follow… obey. Not only plan… enforce.

Not only say… do. Not only walk… run.

Not only dream… envision. Not only fly… soar.

Not only jump… shout! Not only go to church… be the church.

Not only start… finish!

“But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.” 1 Corinthians 12:30-31

“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14

I will keep on thanking God for showing me a better way. Dear Lord, thank you, amen. By Hertistine Washington/keeponthanking.com