Ever TRY to eat an elephant? Ever WANT to eat an elephant?? I prefer chicken or steak on the grill myself--but after watching the Republication National Convention this past week and enjoying all the fun and fury that's a part of any political convention, my mind goes back to little-girl days and my "I Like Ike" button (honest, I'm that old!) - and of course, the elephant symbol of that great party. Now whether you like elephant stew--or donkey dessert--is not that important, 'cause really, I just want to talk about elephants and this gives me a good "platform" to stand on!
Of course, we don't eat elephants in real life--at least *I* don't--or DO we? Ever try to tackle a big task all by yourself--and do it all or learn it all at once? Something you were SURE you could never do nor learn? Ever try to read the Bible through--all at once? Or lose weight--in an instant? Or grow ALL the Fruit of the Spirit--in a day? Or clean your whole house--in a few hours? Of course, it is impossible! Why? Because we can only do it all a bite at a time...and do I have a story...
For today marks the 100th Daily Bible Booster page at Peggie's Place. The place itself, with over 400 pages, is a tribute to God's grace and glory--eating an elephant a BYTE at a time. Peggie's Place began almost five years ago--and I barely knew what I was doing. It began small, then just grew and grew, as little "bytes" were added here and there. Could I sit down and do it all at once? No way--and neither can you!
For whatever project or task we are doing for ourselves or for the Lord, there's only ONE way to do it...a bite at a time. Looking at the whole project before it is done will make you run back to the jungle and hide. It will overwhelm you--and nothing will get done. Persevering--and praying--with each bite or byte--will get the job done--and you'll be a "happy camper" in that jungle, knowing God is helping you each step...or bite/byte--of the way!
Now go tackle that BIG job you are afraid to do--for with GOD'S help, you can do it...believe it, have some ELEPHANT STEW at the link below, grab some PEANUTS--and have a great day!
Delight in a Word from the Well--a refreshing in the Water of His Word
"I can do all things through Christ, who strengtheneth me (Philippians 4:13)."
Draw from the Well--a prayer for renewing strength for this day
"Lord, there are days when all I need to accomplish just completely overwhelms me--I CAN'T do it. Help me, Lord, to "turn to you"--to learn the secret of letting YOU help me to do it one bite at a time...and with Your help and my hard work, I CAN do it, In Jesus' Name, Amen."
All Scriptures are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
Copyright 2000 by Peggie Bohanon, Springfield, MO. All rights reserved.
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TODAY'S FEATURED LINKS
The Kitchen at Peggie's Place!
Scroll down to a funny "elephant stew" recipe--you'll love it! ;-)
With thanks to Songs of Praise for the beautiful music playing at Peggie's Place.
