“Knowing doesn’t make the difference. Doing does.”

A thought by Andy Stanley, (2009-03-31). From his book, The Principle of the Path: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be (p. 178). Thomas Nelson - A. Kindle Edition.

Now knowing that I have another 20+ lbs. to lose doesn’t make the difference. Walking that extra mile, not eating the maple scone and drinking that water does.

Knowing the path I need to take to get where I want to go doesn't make a difference. Taking it does.

Knowing from this friend that a certain guy will take care of a certain task and having his phone number doesn’t make the difference. Picking up the phone and getting an appointment with him does.

Knowing that the place to start in finding out about what Christ is like is the Gospels in the New Testament is great information but doesn’t make the difference. Reading the first verse in the first chapter of Matthew does.

Knowing that my car is close to running out of gas is important but doesn’t make a difference. Stopping at the nearest gas station and filling it up does.

Knowing that I want to get back with that friend that I hurt is insightful but makes no difference. Calling them up as soon as possible to get together with them and then asking them to forgive you for hurting them does.

Knowing that your spouse needs you to say you love them doesn’t make a difference. Telling them you do and meaning it does.

Knowing you kids needs some time with you doesn’t make a difference to them. Taking each one out for some personal time just the two of you does.

Knowing your spouse is having a very difficult time at work and really needs to talk about it doesn’t make a difference. Taking some time and just stopping and listening to them talk does.

Knowing that you are spending too much time at work doesn’t make a difference. Reevaluating your priorities and refocusing does.

Do you get the point?

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