The older I get, the more clearly I can see the big things – DRAGONS TO SLAY – that the little distractions – FLIES TO SWAT – keep me from working on. There are a lot of little flies out there that can keep us distracted from giving our lives to a mission bigger than ourselves & that will outlast this world. I want to live out my life Slaying Dragons & not just Swatting Flies. Here’s a few on my list:

DRAGONS TO SLAY:

• A majority of the world & my community are facing eternity without Christ.
• Discipling & capturing the heart of my kids.
• Loving my wife as I love myself.
• Overcoming my own selfishness & sin so that I can experience personal spiritual growth for myself & others.
• Financial discipline & good stewardship.
• Encouraging those who are losing hope.
• Leading a church that makes disciples & glorifies God.
• Living healthy so that I can be my best for God & my family for the longest possible time.
• Fatherless kids without mentorship.

FLIES TO SWAT:

• What other people think about me, my work, & my tribe.
• The latest gadgets & gizmos.
• “Must see TV.”
• The Facebook Newsfeed. (A swarm of flies of Biblical proportions on there!)
• Taking refuge (beyond just general enjoyment) in the things of this world – food, entertainment, etc.
• Being satisfied with the way things are.
• What people are NOT doing.
• Relying on my own strength instead of God’s power.
• Petty issues that bring divisions between God’s people.

Are you swatting flies or slaying dragons?