God… Guts… and Glory…
From a CNO Reader 

These may very well be the most important words I have ever written.  They are inspired by a very close friend of mine.  One who is always there for me. 

God… Guts… and Glory… 

Sounds great.  Even a bit patriotic… doesn’t it? 

Millions and millions of people live in an everyday world of God, Guts and Glory. 

The ones I want to talk about are the ones who humbly do so. 

Men and women who make a difference. 

People who wake up each morning… who… 

Thank God for the day before them… who… 

Have the Guts to begin that day with love, respect, charity and kindness in their heart. 

I want to talk about those who reflect what’s best in humanity. 

These are men and women who Glory in sharing.  When I say sharing… I mean sharing themselves with others in a way that affects change. 

It takes Guts to open yourself up that way.  It takes the love of God from within you. 

Looking back over the past fifty years I have seen dramatic change in “people.”  Life certainly is not simple anymore.  Our daily pace has sped up to a competitiveness among us that winning is all that matters… or… that losing is what’s expected.  

Political Correctness has changed how we live our lives. 

There was actually a time in this country when a person could speak… carry on a conversation with other people and [not] have to think and choose their words for fear of offending someone.  Those days are long gone. 

There was actually a time in this country when children in public school began each day with a prayer and pledging allegiance to our American Flag and the United States of America.  Also gone. 

There was a time in this country when its population was All-American… not defined as a bunch of different ethnic groups battling for their own selfish agendas. 

What in the hell happened to us?  Where did we go wrong?  Who is to blame? 

Some say that the great American “experiment” as some want to call it was doomed. 

At it’s very birth because “people” are self-centered and greedy.  They want what they want and even if it means taking it from someone else.  Maybe so… 

But I have faith in the goodness of humanity.  I believe that for every self-centered greedy person in this country there are ten who are not.  I believe that good always wins out in the end.  Actually… I “know” that good wins in the end. 

God… Guts… and Glory! 

God Almighty… and I put a big emphases on the word Almighty… promises me that good has “already” won.  Jesus died on the cross defeating evil once and for all.  The choice you and I have is to either walk in victory or walk in defeat.  Yes… it is a choice. 

That’s where the Guts part comes in.  Do you have the Guts to walk in victory?  Do you have the Guts to “talk” victoriously?  Are you one of the “good” things about life in America? 

Guts is a graphic word.  It represents putting yourself out there where evil can take daily pot-shots at you.  It means going against the political-correct actions of many, to be in favor of the plain ole truth.  It means standing up and challenging evil at its very core. 

Evil cannot win over someone who walks and talks in Victory.  Not only did Jesus defeat evil at the Cross… He left behind His Holy Spirit to live inside of us… Evil cannot occupy where God dwells! 

Anyone can live in victory and have Glory in their life.  It’s a choice! 

Living a God… Guts… and Glory life is no harder than living in defeat.  It’s a matter of choice. 

A God… Guts… and Glory life means that you choose to succeed in every aspect of your life. 

A God… Guts… and Glory life is one where you already know the outcome.  It’s nice knowing! 

Each of us goes about our daily lives differently.  We come into and out of other people’s lives.  What kind of impact will you make in someone's life today?  Positive… negative… indifferent?  It’s your choice. 

Choose positive… let God… Guts… and Glory be your motto today… and tomorrow.

When you are on fire with desire...
People will come from miles around...
Just to watch you burn!