“When we have done our best, we can wait the results in peace.”`
-Unknown
I don’t know who said this, but I do know that they were right on target. Let’s take goals, for example. We set goals to keep us focused on the important things in our life, personal goals, career goals, spiritual goals, family goals, health goals, etc.
Sometimes we set out with great enthusiasm to reach these goals, but occasionally there are circumstances that set us back. Some circumstances within our control . . . some not. But there is a wonderful feeling of peace when I know in my heart that I’ve done my best. Because win or lose, I know that I’m more prepared for my next battle in life.
Committing to excellence is not an act, it’s an attitude. It’s an attitude that is captured in this short thought titled: And Then Some…
And then some . . . these three little words are the secret to success. They are the difference between average people and top people in most companies. The top people always do what is expected . . . and then some.
They are thoughtful of others; they are considerate and kind…and then some.
They meet their responsibilities fairly and squarely…and then some.
They are good friends and helpful neighbors…and then some.
They can be counted on in an emergency…and then some.
I am thankful for people like this, for they make the world a better place. Their spirit of service is summed up in these three little words…and then some.”
If we carry the attitude of “And Then Some”, throughout our life, when our time on earth is almost gone, we will wait the results in peace.
[The above article’s author is unknown]
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TURNING POINTS
The principle of “. . . and then some” reminds me of two scriptural truths that have the wisdom to direct one’s path to successfully become a blessing for others.
Luke 12:48 Living Bible
…. Much is required from those to whom much is given, for their responsibility is greater.
Matthew 5:41 New King James Version
41 And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.
These two scriptural lessons are potential turning points to those with the courage to employ them. For me they have created countless blessings for my pursuit to become a person of value.
[Note: for more on this principle see “The Extra Mile – The Second Mile” on this blog July 2021]