Last September, I was back on the campus of my alma mater for a meeting. As I drove down Ambler Street headed to the school, I saw a portable sign with an interesting message. It was one of those signs that can be pulled around and then placed where you want it – the kind you can change the message by manipulating plastic letters. The message was so intriguing that I turned around and went back to take this picture.
This image has inspired me each and every time I have thought about it. The owner, out of frustration, changed the message on the sign to address the circumstances. The purpose of the sign is to communicate – to promote – to inform. But due to the vandalism, that purpose was diverted.
Earlier this week I talked about purpose (you can read that post here). How often do we get distracted and move away from living out the purpose for which we were created? How many times per day do we allow our circumstances to pull us away from what is really important?
Stay focused. Yes, there will be situations that pull us away. There will be a current that will cause you to drift. But stay focused on your intended purpose – serving God with all you have – and when you lay your head down tonight, you will be able to do so knowing you have made a difference.
Be a blessing today!
Clay in the Hands 
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