Winners Perform With Excellence Losers Get By
Dan:6:3: Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes,
because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him
over the whole realm.
Winners in life excel. Whatever they do, they do with excellence.
Consider Daniel. Daniel was taken from his homeland, sent to be trained in the
ways of the wisdom of another country, and prepared in their schools to rule.
Why? What did his captors see? These men came in to kill and plunder and
ended up taking Daniel, Hannaniah, Azariah, and Mishael to be trained for
ruling. Most recognized the latter three as Shadrach, Meshach, and
Abednego, their captive names. But few know Daniel by Beltashazzar, his
captive name. Why? Because he excelled above them all.
Winners in life excel. Every wonder why a Kleenex is called a Kleenex?
Actually it is a facial tissue, but a company named theirs a Kleenex and
produced such an excellent product, their name became a word in the
dictionary. Paper towels are paper towels, but facial tissues are
Kleenex.
Winners in life excel. Ever had a Happy Meal at Burger King or Taco Bell?
Look again. It doesn't say Happy Meal. That is a McDonalds' trademark.
Their kid service is so excellent, take a child into another fast food
chain, and they immediately ask for a Happy Meal.
What is excellence? Excellence has to do with the way we do what we do.
Is it right the first time? Is it what we promised to do? Did we
communicate so others could be ready? Was action taken after we acted to make sure it was right? Were problems attended quickly?
What is excellence? Excellence is caring enough about others involved to
make sure we provide for them the best service, at the right time,
according to their needs, according to the best of our abilities.
What is excellence? Excellence is sticking with it until the job is done.
Excellence is going the extra mile. Excellence is giving it all we have
and then giving it some more.
What is excellence? Never settle for second best. Make sure people understand. Find out what people need and get it there for them
Isa:12:5: Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is
known in all the earth.
Take Inventory.
What can I do differently to excel in what I do? When will I make the
change?
Is there any area on which you have settled that that is just the way it
is (but know you could do a more excellent job?)
Pray For Excellence.
Father, pour out that excellent spirit on me. Make me a Daniel. Give me
excellence in everything I do. I willingly change my mind to thing
excellence instead of getting by. Show me where I can shore up with
excellence what I do in life. Help me be excellent in my family life,
personal life, work, speech, and all other areas.