There is a network of Christian businessmen I used to attend on a monthly basis until I slowly came to the realization that the guest speakers at these meetings tell very similar stories and follow predictable patterns which is why I know I'll likely never be chosen as one of their guest speakers.
Don't call us, we'll call you...
I'm being rather presumptuous to think I would be considered as such, but it is my hope that one day I will be chosen as someone's guest speaker. However, I am quite certain that I won't be chosen as the afore mentioned organization's speaker.
Nothing to see here, folks
Why? Because based on the previous speakers, I don't fit the pattern. Most of the guest speakers have had a life of alcoholism, drug abuse, wife beating, and prison who have been face down in the gutter, then found God who led them to a remarkable recovery and brilliant life.
Close, but no cigar
My background contains none of those experiences and in fact, based on said criteria, I am apparently very boring. I've been a faithful husband, my marriage involves no abuse, and I've never been afflicted with alcoholism or drug addiction. I've never gambled. I've never been to prison, nor have I ever been homeless. I've never driven a successful business into the ground and neither have I been "on fire" for The Lord.
My message is how normal I actually am. My story is not to impress the average guys and gals, with stories of rags to riches, other than I hope that one day, this heretofore ordinary life is one that reaches a certain level of success to which the normal person can more relate. I wish to be more inspirational to those of us lying face down in mediocrity, not the gutter.
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