Leadership Grit: When it’s Time to START OVER…Just DO it
The beginning of a new year, or a new season, is a great time for me to reflect on foundational values. Almost every year, I invest time in reviewing The Paradoxical Commandments – the famous poem by Dr Kent Keith. I’m adding the poem below to the list, too.
When it’s Time to START OVER…Just DO it
When you’ve trusted Jesus and walked His way
When you felt His hand lead you day by day
But your steps now take you another way
START OVER.
When you’ve made your plans and they’ve gone awry
When you’ve tried your best ’til there’s no more try
When you’ve failed yourself and you don’t know why
START OVER.
When you’ve told your friends what you plan to do
When you’ve trusted them but they didn’t come through
Now you’re all alone and it’s up to you
START OVER.
When you’ve failed your kids and they’re grown and gone
When you’ve done your best but it turned out wrong
And now your grandchildren have come along
START OVER.
When you’ve prayed to God so you’ll know His will
When you’ve prayed and prayed but you don’t know still
When you want to stop ’cause you’ve had your fill’
START OVER.
When you think you’re finished and want to quit When you’ve bottomed out in life’s deepest pit, When you’ve tried and tried to get out of it
START OVER.
When the year’s been long and successes few, When December comes and you’re feeling blue, God made January just for you- so you can
START OVER.
Starting over means victories are won. Starting over means a race well run. Starting over means the Lord’s ‘Well Done.’
…so, don’t just sit there, START OVER.
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