To infinity and beyond
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My grandchildren love the Toy Story series. To be honest with you, I love the whole series, especially the character called “Buzz Lightyear.” Have you ever seen these movies? Who’s your favorite character, and what’s his/her signature line? I love when Buzz declares, “To infinity and beyond!” right before he jumps into thin air. He really can’t fly, but he doesn’t know it. He has no jet propulsion or aerodynamic design, but he believes that he does.
Paul the Apostle was like this. Although he was a short fellow with an eyesight problem and an undisclosed thorn in his flesh, he boldly declared, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13, NKJV) He seemed to be opposed by religious leaders, Romans, and Gentile witches, but he declared, “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
(Romans 8:31, NIV) In one conflict situation, Paul even admitted, “My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,” (1 Corinthians 2:4, NIV).
So, maybe it’s time you place your confidence and plans in the hands of almighty God. This new year will have its share of obstacles, but God is on your side.
If you knew that failure would not ruin your plans this year, what would you endeavor? If you knew that God would send help, protection, and favor, what would you try?
John Maxwell wrote a book called Failing Forward. I recommend you pick it up and start dreaming, planning, and strategizing bigger. God is looking for dreamers like Abraham, Gideon, Deborah, and David. Dare to dream, and you will see a bigger God than you’ve ever seen.
Because you are a miracle.
Yes, I have seen Toy Story two. I was watching with my two children while I was applying hot and cold packs. After a pedestrian car accident saving my son. I am still recovering today. The x too busy to take me to the doctors. Although, The accident was extremely painful, in various parts of the body there was no swelling. I was so joyful and relieved my son in tact. I pushed his pusher out of the ca’s way and I absorbed a slow moving car. Toy story a great story . We watched together, Toy Story 2
“If you knew that failure would not ruin [His plans for you] this year, what would you endeavor? If you knew that God would [always] help, protect, and favor you, what would you try?” *Paraphrased
WOW!
What a profound question.
We should know that…We say we do…but obviously we have doubts.
If we truly believed Him…What WOULDN’T we endeavor to do.
Thank you for this. It really made me think, and re-focus my belief in Him.
I hate to admit this here but, my favorite line in the first Toy Story movie comes from Buzz Lightyear. “…But, were not on my planet…are we?…*Squeak*,*Squeak*,*Squeak* ?
Thank you for introducing us to John Maxwell and his ministry. This has truly been a blessing for me.
If we get our strength from God, why do we limit ourselves. My prayer throughout this year is to seek His strength and sit back and watch Him change lives through me
God bless
Love this.. I’m going to do everything I want this year but follow the Lord’s words so I don’t do something too dumb lol
This is soo good! Yes! Thank you!!