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STRETCH OR SHRINK?
Are you feeling over-stretched? Maybe it's the economic situation, or work and family pulling in different directions; perhaps end-of-year tests or exams; even the World Cup has stretched our patience at times!
So if you are feeling as taut as a rubber band on a catapult, think about this...all rubber bands work on the same principle: they must be stretched to be effective! Every person who has ever achieved anything has learned to stretch. One of the most common mistakes is thinking tha success is due to some genius or some magic "something or other" that you don't possess. Nonsense. Success comes only when you stretch to meet the challenge; faiulure comes when you shrink back from it.
Dr Jonas Salk, who developed the polio vaccine, was attacked continually for his pioneering work. He found that criticism came in three stages. First they'll tell you - "It won't work!" Then, when you begin to succeed, they'll say - "What you're doing really isn't that important." Finally, after they see that it's important, they'll say: "We knew you'd do it all along."
So as the summer brings us all a chance to relax at last, look back on what you have achieved this year and don't be afraid to respond to God's call on your life. Through the power of God's Spirit you can make a difference.
Julia Douëtil, Perinews Editor
SPECIAL NOTICE - NEW CONTACT E-MAIL
A new e-mail address has now been set up as a primary point of contact for anyone wishing to communicate with Revd Chris, the Churchwardens, Philip Barralet and Barbara Douglas, and the Parish Administration Assistant, Gary Williamson, on all parish and church related matters.
Just go to the Contact page and enter your details!
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