The story...
The movie Top Gun asked the lead character "Maverick" to engage in life for the benefit of himself, his team, the Navy, and for his country too. The circumstances of life were changing around him as he lost his best friend and co-pilot who trusted him. He even rejected the woman who risked loving him the best she could.
He even says "Jesus Christ," albeit flippantly, in dismay as he faces the enemy, failures, and community rejection. He reengages, drops his stinking thinking, and defeats the enemy using his God-given talents. He becomes the man he could be - victory won.
There'll be many reasons to disengage from the imperfect only church in town. Stay engaged! If self is relentlessly holding you back from loving yourself, loving other people, and loving the Lord your God with all your heart mind and soul then act on the gospel - the good news. Engage in the life you were Willed to live already.
Just for today...
"The invitation to live life fully is offered to me each day. I can accept the pace of change today, knowing it will bring both times of active involvement and periods of quiet waiting. I will let surprises of the day open up before me." Courage to Change (p. 281)
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