How much is 4.3%?

Did You Know . . . The difference between winning and winning big can be very small. Take the PGA Tour for example. In 2004, Phil Mickelson won $5.7 million in prize money and had $20 million in endorsements. His per round stroke average was 69.2. Contrast that with Cliff Kresge, an unknown, unheralded pro who won $260,000 and had a per round stroke average of 72.2. Phil Mickelson shot only threee strokes per round better than Kresge yet Mickelson made 100 times more money. Mickelson's two stroke margin translates into just a 4.3% advantage but in the money column it translates into a nearly 10,000% advantage. Just think, one missed putt or one wayward tee shot every six holes made the difference between multi-million dollar riches and marginal obscurity.

In business this is important. A poor first impression, one neglected phone call or one day that you acted with a bad attitude to a customer. These small mistakes can lead to significant losses over time. But improvement can come just as easy. Add 4.3 more clients, increase sales or decrease expenses by 4.3% or motivate your staff to improve productivity by 4.3%.

Now what about your Spiritual life? Can you improve your spiritual life by investing just a small amount of additional time in prayer, study, and worship? Of course it is a heart issue, but I’m confident that most of us could give a little more time in prayer, study and worship. The Bible says this will build you up.

Acts 20:32 "I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up."

Join me in making a small adjustment in our schedule for more time with God and allow God to build you up for your day.

How much is 4.3%? It is just enough to help build you up and prepare you for your day.