Spectator or Participant... Which are you?

Are you a spectator in life-- or are you a participant?  In this episode, I want to make a distinction between those who stand back and watch the game-- and those who are in the trench, playing the game.  It’s not good enough to skirt all responsibility for a situation, and simply give our critique or lame excuse-- real power in this life comes from stepping up to the plate, taking responsibility, and making something happen. Opening quote is an excerpt from Theodore Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena". A “spectator” perspective often processes life as a critique.  These individuals are living a life of reflection and often criticism, mostly in hind sight--where they really have no responsibility at all for the circumstances.     While “participants” realize that this is a one-shot deal and live life and take the initiative and the responsibility to positively make a difference right where they are right now. So, which are you?Would you prefer to analyze and observe the game-critiqing it?- or are you willing to get in the game and participate?   Listen to the powerful words from the bible-- James 1:22  "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves."  I take this to be encouragement that we can’t just sit back and hear what God wants us to do-- we need to do it. You see, it’s been said in life that you are either a part of the problem, or you are part of the solution.  My experience tells me that if you’re “playing the game” trying to take responsibility and participate in life-- you’re going to be a part of the solution-- no matter where you are, or what you are up against… But if you would resign yourself to simply standing back and watching-- being a spectator-- anything you may want to contribute later--- is probably part of the problem. Don’t just be a hearer of the word--- be a doer! Encouragement Positive mental attitude Enthusiasm, Dreamer, Coach, Mentor, Friend [email protected] charlesrgrimes.com Twitter: @charlesrgrimes https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-grimes-2b78444b/ https://www.instagram.com/encouragers_united/ https://www.facebook.com/EncouragersUnited/?modal=admin_todo_tour https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS-40nUSl9SCekbbhk3FzYw?view_as=subscriber