Jack’s Winning Words 9/5/13
“Many are called, but few get up.”  (Oliver Herford)  Irving Berlin wrote a song with the words, “O, how I hate to get up in the morning.”  Does that apply to anyone you know?  Herford’s WWs speak to the truth that opportunities are before us every day--like today.  We must be ready to seize them, before they are lost, never to appear again.  “The saddest words of tongue or pen…the saddest are…what might have been.”    ;-)  Jack

 FROM TS IN INDIANA:   I have a sweatshirt which I wear on my early morning walks which has the following on the front:
             [X]   MORNING PERSON
                     (when real people get real things done)
             [   ]   NIGHT OWL
                     (sluggard of the universe)
         There is a box in front of the two items, and mine has a check in the Morning Person box.   This language is a little strong for your messages - but does have a Biblical ring to it.    I haven't been able to find another such sweat shirt, so I'm really trying to care for the one I have!====JACK:  I'm trying to figure our the Biblical ring, unless it's the verse: "Go to the ant, thou sluggard..."

 FROM TARMART REV:  "It's a brand new day, Jack, and never been lived in before!!" Hoping yours is very blessed!!====JACK:  One of our pastors in Minneapolis used to have a daily radio program.  He would begin each program by enthusiastically saying, "Up and away, for this is God's day!  Are you going God's way?"

 FROM MICHIZONA RAY:  Don't you think the occasions of missed opportunities is truly because the one who missed them didn't understand its value? Many are called but few are chosen -- because they know not what they do? It's hard to fathom refusing a gift of peace, joy, or even eternal life while having an understanding of what one is missing.====JACK:  Someone may say, "Jump in!  The water's fine."  But you won't know until you take the plunge.  Words of encouragement are not enough.  You'll never truly be able to make a judgment, without trying it out for yourself.  That goes for church involvement, too.

FROM CL IN MICHIGAN: AMEN and AMEN.====JACK:  Salespeople would generally be found in "The Amen Corner."  I suppose you've heard of the Amen Corner which some churches reserve for the more enthusiastic members who shout "Amen!" to indicate that they agree with what's going on...and to spur-on the pastor in his preaching.

 FROM BBC IN ILLINOIS:  This morning I did get up.  Have been working out at 6 am in a class on Thursday mornings.  Getting out the door at 5:40 isn’t easy for me but I feel rewarded all day long and energized as a result.  Today, we got up.====JACK:  The old saying is: "Plan your work, and work your plan."  Zig Ziglar, the motivational speaker put it this way:  "You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win." Getting up is half the battle!====BBC:  My dad always liked Zig and…Earl Nightengale.  Thanks for the positive thoughts.====JACK:  As you can see, they're still relevant and being quoted.

 FROM BLAZING OAKS:  HA! THERE'S THE CHALLENGE, GETTING UP AND GETTING GOING! JUST RETURNED FROM A SIX DAY VISIT WITH DAUGHTER SARAH IN HYDE PARK AND SON PASTOR FRED IN NASHOTAH, WI (OUTSIDE OF WAUKESHA). GREAT OAKS FAMILY TIME.  YOUR WW MADE ME CHUCKLE TODAY: I HAD TO TALK TO MYSELF TO RISE AND SHINE, EVEN FOR A ROUND OF GOLF!  STILL HOT HERE!  REALLY, SO GLAD TO HEAR THE BUGLE CALL ("YA GOTTA GET UP, YA GOTTA GET UP, YA GOTTA GET UP THIS MORNIN"...:_) AND BE ABLE TO DO SO !! WE ARE BLESSED!====JACK:  A good day involves being able to get up with a purpose in mind.  Playing a round of golf seems like a good idea.  My day starts off at the computer.