Saturday, September 10, 2011

More Than Conquerors

"in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us."

A conqueror overcomes obstacles in life by the sheer power of overwhelming force.
More than a conqueror overcomes obstacles in life by tenaciously refusing to give in to them.

A conqueror attains his goals through destroying anything or anyone who gets in his way.
More than a conqueror attains his goals by building and nurturing them to maturity and fruition.

A conqueror defends his position aggressively, not tolerating any challenge to his authority.
More than a conqueror is secure in his position, and persuades others to have confidence in him.

A conqueror leads through intimidation and demands submission.
More than a conqueror leads through earning respect and seeks loyalty.

A conqueror is shrewd and ruthless.
More than a conqueror is faithful and compassionate.

A conqueror walks all over people and belittles them.
More than a conqueror encourages people and supports them.

A conqueror takes whatever he wants.
More than a conqueror gives all that he has.

A conqueror dispenses justice expeditiously.
More than a conqueror bestows mercy bountifully.

So let us live as more than conquerors overcoming the obstacles of life by refusing to give in to them, building and nurturing our goals and dreams to maturity and fruition secure in who we are and showing others that they can trust us, earning their respect and loyalty through gentle faithfulness and compassion, encouraging and supporting them, giving of ourselves generously and showing mercy whenever it is called for.

Not even Sally Kern can bitch about that.