Comments on: Instead of trying to get ahead, realize that you already are! http://jimmyholbrook.com/2009/05/instead-of-trying-to-get-ahead-realize-that-you-already-are/ Pastor Jimmy Holbrook Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:39:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: C.L. http://jimmyholbrook.com/2009/05/instead-of-trying-to-get-ahead-realize-that-you-already-are/comment-page-1/#comment-60 C.L. Wed, 20 May 2009 03:19:14 +0000 http://jimmyholbrook.com/?p=125#comment-60 I'm thinking I wish I had learned this lesson years and years ago - because at this stage of my life things could be very different. I shouldn't be in the position I'm in financially and have only myself to blame. I was pretty materialistic - if I wanted it I bought it even if I had to use plastic. But I choose to look forward - yesterday is history, take life one day at a time, and do things that are meaningful in the Kingdom. Relationships and people are what are important to me now. I try to view life through the eyes of Christ and it really helps me to be happy with what I have and thankful for what I have. I'm at a place in my life where one of the happiest moments for me this year was the day I finally tithed! Thanks for the great message. I’m thinking I wish I had learned this lesson years and years ago – because at this stage of my life things could be very different. I shouldn’t be in the position I’m in financially and have only myself to blame. I was pretty materialistic – if I wanted it I bought it even if I had to use plastic. But I choose to look forward – yesterday is history, take life one day at a time, and do things that are meaningful in the Kingdom. Relationships and people are what are important to me now. I try to view life through the eyes of Christ and it really helps me to be happy with what I have and thankful for what I have. I’m at a place in my life where one of the happiest moments for me this year was the day I finally tithed! Thanks for the great message.

]]> By: Chavelle http://jimmyholbrook.com/2009/05/instead-of-trying-to-get-ahead-realize-that-you-already-are/comment-page-1/#comment-59 Chavelle Tue, 19 May 2009 15:29:17 +0000 http://jimmyholbrook.com/?p=125#comment-59 I can't wait to get on everyday and read each blog to start my day. Each one reminds me of a time in my life that I can relate to. About 8 or 9 years ago Roland and I had gotten caught up in materialism and found ourselves financially in a mess beyond our control. We had this big house with a huge mortgage, credit card debt, amoung others things and a new baby to top it off. I so wanted to quit work and stay home with the children but it was impossible on paper. It was possible but we couldn't see it. God said give up all that "stuff" you think you have to have and sell everything and get a trailer house and sell those expensive cars and buy used ones and you will be happier than you have ever been. So thats what we did. We sold everything and off to the trailer we went. I quit my job and am blessed to still be a stay at home mom to this day and financially we are better off now then we have ever been. Good stuff, brother. Keep it coming!! I can’t wait to get on everyday and read each blog to start my day. Each one reminds me of a time in my life that I can relate to. About 8 or 9 years ago Roland and I had gotten caught up in materialism and found ourselves financially in a mess beyond our control. We had this big house with a huge mortgage, credit card debt, amoung others things and a new baby to top it off. I so wanted to quit work and stay home with the children but it was impossible on paper. It was possible but we couldn’t see it. God said give up all that “stuff” you think you have to have and sell everything and get a trailer house and sell those expensive cars and buy used ones and you will be happier than you have ever been. So thats what we did. We sold everything and off to the trailer we went. I quit my job and am blessed to still be a stay at home mom to this day and financially we are better off now then we have ever been. Good stuff, brother. Keep it coming!!

]]> By: Jimmy Holbrook http://jimmyholbrook.com/2009/05/instead-of-trying-to-get-ahead-realize-that-you-already-are/comment-page-1/#comment-58 Jimmy Holbrook Tue, 19 May 2009 13:36:06 +0000 http://jimmyholbrook.com/?p=125#comment-58 Dustin, It's encouraging to have you as part of the conversation! Dustin,

It’s encouraging to have you as part of the conversation!

]]> By: d. hunt http://jimmyholbrook.com/2009/05/instead-of-trying-to-get-ahead-realize-that-you-already-are/comment-page-1/#comment-57 d. hunt Tue, 19 May 2009 13:14:53 +0000 http://jimmyholbrook.com/?p=125#comment-57 A few days ago I let my selfishness get the best of me. In this particular instance it dealt with my job. I feel like I could be so much more useful, spiritually and physically, doing something else to the point were I took for granted what God has given me to provide for my family but also the chances that arise to further the kingdom. The other day I would have missed the opportunity that arose to help and bear witness to a person I work with that was struggling with some very tough worldly issues if God wouldn’t have slapped me in the face and said wake up fool. Its moments like this that make you realize that as long as you have faith that God is in control of your life, then you are exactly where you should be; nothing is arbitrary. I guess it’s that underlying materialistic desire that fuels the want to be somewhere else making more money or doing something you love? I’m digging these little daily breads Jimbo keep it up. A few days ago I let my selfishness get the best of me. In this particular instance it dealt with my job. I feel like I could be so much more useful, spiritually and physically, doing something else to the point were I took for granted what God has given me to provide for my family but also the chances that arise to further the kingdom. The other day I would have missed the opportunity that arose to help and bear witness to a person I work with that was struggling with some very tough worldly issues if God wouldn’t have slapped me in the face and said wake up fool. Its moments like this that make you realize that as long as you have faith that God is in control of your life, then you are exactly where you should be; nothing is arbitrary. I guess it’s that underlying materialistic desire that fuels the want to be somewhere else making more money or doing something you love?

I’m digging these little daily breads Jimbo keep it up.

]]>