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Training for a Marathon

Rather train yourself for Godliness.
1 Timothy 4:7 ESV

"Rome wasn't built in a day."
"Olympic athletes don't shatter world records on their first day."
"Ball games are won in the off season."
"Preparation allows you to play fast."

All these sayings are marks, within athletic or warlike scenarios, that paint a picture of process. Though we are sold on the motto "quicker is better," the spiritual development of the heart takes time to marinate. The character of the man takes time to ripen. Don't take shortcuts in your sanctity, and don't despise the process. Buckle yourself in for the long haul and embrace the fact that you are a work in progress.

Lord Jesus, grant me and all men the patience to endure our own personal development. Give us zeal to pursue your goodness. Help us ti keep our eyes on you, that we might not measure ourselves against anything else. Amen

Courtesy of "Strength For Today for Men 365 Devotions.

Hello my friends and colleagues,

This emergency meeting is for all who share our passion to stop our children from killing one another and to provide resources and solutions that will reduce gun violence.

Our monthly meeting is rapidly approaching and is scheduled for tomorrow Tuesday evening July 18, 2023 from 6pm to 8pm @ Promise Land Community Church/Piedmont Presbyterian Church located at 5760 NE Cleveland Avenue Portland, OR 97211.

Agenda:
Purpose of meeting
Introductions
Presentations from
Tiffani Penson - City of Portland People & Culture Manager
Work Systems, Inc. - To address summer youth employment/Internship opportunities for youth ages 16-24
Focused Outreach Recruiter City of Portland
Talent Acquisition Coordinator from Portland Parks & Recreation
Stephanie Howard of the City of Portland's Community Safety Division
Sierra Ellis - Program Manager fo Portland Ceasefire
Community & Service Provider updates
Group discussion (Community Healing)
Networking
Adjourn

Please be in attendance and feel free to invite others you believe should be there. Please send this invitation to your networks.

Thank you all and we look forward to seeing you at the meeting.