September 22

“Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.” So God said to me as I read, “Terry distinguish yourself among men with exceptional qualities and character.” Being distinguished doesn’t happen while you are within the group, it happens outside the group, when nobody, or everybody is watching. It is a practice, a lifestyle of action which brings about character. Exceptional qualities… Qualities that are within me that need to be exceptionalized! That means two things; First I must strengthen my strengths and second I must use them as God gives me opportunity. I told the Lord I am nearly 50 and how could I become exceptional so as to be identified and promoted? There isn’t enough time for that. He reminded me that I had nearly half my life left and that was PLENTY of time.