A Deacon Speaks

KEEP ON BOUNCING !

It's not how many times you get knocked down that counts, it is how fast you can BOUNCE back. BOUNCE ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK ! Everyone who is attempting anything worthwhile, will suffer setbacks. BUT, the faster you get past them, the less damage they will do.

BOUNCE TO YOUR DESTINY ! The most frustrating setbacks are those over which you have no control. The best way to BOUNCE BACK is to find something you CAN control. Find something positive that you can BOUNCE BACK and do and then simply do it. Get past your frustration by shifting your focus to where you can BOUNCE BACK and make a difference. BE LIKE A RUBBER BALL - JUST BOUNCE !

Maintain your momentum by continuing to be effective in some way. Delight in your accomplishments, and realize that you have what it takes to overcome any adversity BOUNCE BACK.

ARE YOU BOUNCING ? When something has you frustrated because it is beyond your control, BOUNCE BACK, take action to ensure that you don't get in that position again. Realize that you can BOUNCE BACK, take control of your own life, even if you don't control the situation. COME ON - GET BOUNCING ! If anything is blocking your path, BOUNCE BACK around it rather than beating your head against it. BOUNCE BACK, look clearly and focus at what must be done, and then BOUNCE BACK and do it. Your success and destiny can be only won by the person, who can keep on BOUNCING ! The one thing that distinguishes the successful person is the ability to do well in times of great stress, urgency and [air] pressure to BOUNCE BACK !

Prayer: God of all peoples, help me to BOUNCE BACK when things get a bit stressful. Thank you for continuing to touch every part of my life with your powerful love. Amen.