Overcoming the Religious Spirit ebook - MorningStar Ministries

The primary delusion about accomplishment
is the belief that what allows some to
become achievers is the fact that they had
favorable circumstances. Using this as an
excuse is one of the main reasons many
fail. The obstacles that confronted Reggie,
Shawn, and almost every other player in
the NFL were as great, or greater, than those
facing others. They were not given special
breaks. Very few achievers in any field are. In
fact, when special breaks are given to those
with great ability, it often works to cause them
to fall short of fulfilling their true potential.
Alexander Solzhenitsyn once observed;
“Even biology teaches us that perpetual
well-being is not good for any creature.”
Adversity does more for our development
than possibly any other single factor.
Adversity helps us to focus, to eliminate the
non-essentials, and to devote ourselves to
the essentials. Adversity will cause the truly
devoted to work harder, which will cause
them to become stronger. If success comes
too easily, we will become weaker.
this is not magic
I have watched many of my friends who
play golf try one new golf club or ball after
another seeking the “magic remedy” that will
improve their game. One famous golfer said
in a commercial for a new golf ball, “This ball
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