There is a Disney movie titled, The Kid. In that movie, Emily Mortimer confronts Bruce Willis. She lovingly but firmly says, “You could have been great!” For a second, time stands still.

That question pierces my soul. It strikes my core. I ask myself why does that line haunt me?

It’s because those words trigger fear in me. They say:

• You missed it!
• You fell short!
• You took the wrong path!
• You were soooo close! But, you failed.

Meaning you got stuck in minor things. And, missed life’s major things.

Here is a list of my major things:

1. Work on spiritual growth.
2. Work on emotional growth
3. Develop my unique gifting.
4. Receive and give love daily.
5. Give all glory and honor to Abba, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.

Prayer

Father, help me grow in the five areas above. Jesus and Holy Spirit, I need your help also. Amen.

Mediate on this concept from Matthew 22:37

LOVE the Lord, your God
with all your HEART
and with all your SOUL
and with all your MIND

Matthew 22:37 (NIV)