Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the
governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was
in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over
the whole realm.
Daniel 6:3
This concept of becoming excellent is so important, one
devotional on this topic is not enough. Because to be YOU,
the authentic YOU God created, you must begin to see
yourself correctly and to believe you really can live every
area of your life in an excellent way. Remember, being
excellent does not mean being flawless. No one on earth
can be that. But, everyone can learn to be excellent. Daniel
was a man who sought to have an attitude of excellence in
everything he did; and eventually, he was put into a position
of great authority because of it!
Here’s the great news: no matter where you are in life,
YOU can be excellent right now. You don’t have to wait until
you’ve matured to a certain degree or your circumstances
have reached a certain level of success. You can choose to
be excellent TODAY. And even greater news…your level
of excellence can only be compared to YOU. It’s doing your
best today. It’s pushing your average today. God’s not asking
you be “as good as” someone else, He’s only asking you
to be as good as YOU can be today.
Knowing this takes such pressure off because when
we hear teaching like this, we tend to disqualify ourselves
thinking, “I’ll never hit that mark, so why even try?” But
“that mark”, or that measuring stick, is between you and
God, not anyone else. He’s not asking you to be perfect,
He’s just calling you to an excellent life. Talk to God and
ask Him where you could take a step forward in excellence.
Is it on your job? Is it how you speak to your spouse? Is it
how you treat your kids? Is it letting go of negative addictions
that are holding you back? Whatever it is, you can
trust Him that He will give you the power and the desire to
take a step forward in that area of life.
Choose to be excellent TODAY. Then, do it again
tomorrow. And, the next day. Pretty soon, you will be walking
through every day with an attitude of excellence.
BELIEVE IT
In this prayer time, see yourself operating in a spirit of
excellence in an area that normally pulls you down. Believe
you have what it takes to overcome.
SAY IT
Father, I believe You have made me to be an excellent person
and that I can walk in every area of my life in an excellent
way. Thank You that today You are giving me Your
power and strength to step forward in those areas I have
been weak in.
READ IT
You are the most excellent of men and your lips have
been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.
Psalm 45:2 (NIV)
I have heard of you, that the Spirit of God is in you,
and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are
found in you. Daniel 5:14
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever
is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is
lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or
praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8
(NIV)
” ArticleText_Markdown=”*Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the
governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was
in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over
the whole realm.
Daniel 6:3*
This concept of becoming excellent is so important, one
devotional on this topic is not enough. Because to be YOU,
the authentic YOU God created, you must begin to see
yourself correctly and to believe you really can live every
area of your life in an excellent way. Remember, being
excellent does not mean being flawless. No one on earth
can be that. But, everyone can learn to be excellent. Daniel
was a man who sought to have an attitude of excellence in
everything he did; and eventually, he was put into a position
of great authority because of it!
Here’s the great news: no matter where you are in life,
YOU can be excellent right now. You don’t have to wait until
you’ve matured to a certain degree or your circumstances
have reached a certain level of success. You can choose to
be excellent TODAY. And even greater news…your level
of excellence can only be compared to YOU. It’s doing your
best today. It’s pushing your average today. God’s not asking
you be “as good as” someone else, He’s only asking you
to be as good as YOU can be today.
Knowing this takes such pressure off because when
we hear teaching like this, we tend to disqualify ourselves
thinking, “I’ll never hit that mark, so why even try?” But
“that mark”, or that measuring stick, is between you and
God, not anyone else. He’s not asking you to be perfect,
He’s just calling you to an excellent life. Talk to God and
ask Him where you could take a step forward in excellence.
Is it on your job? Is it how you speak to your spouse? Is it
how you treat your kids? Is it letting go of negative addictions
that are holding you back? Whatever it is, you can
trust Him that He will give you the power and the desire to
take a step forward in that area of life.
Choose to be excellent TODAY. Then, do it again
tomorrow. And, the next day. Pretty soon, you will be walking
through every day with an attitude of excellence.
**BELIEVE IT**
In this prayer time, see yourself operating in a spirit of
excellence in an area that normally pulls you down. Believe
you have what it takes to overcome.
**SAY IT**
Father, I believe You have made me to be an excellent person
and that I can walk in every area of my life in an excellent
way. Thank You that today You are giving me Your
power and strength to step forward in those areas I have
been weak in.
**READ IT**
*You are the most excellent of men and your lips have
been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.
Psalm 45:2 (NIV)*
*I have heard of you, that the Spirit of God is in you,
and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are
found in you. Daniel 5:14*
*Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever
is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is
lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or
praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8
(NIV)*
