Just because it isn’t my fault doesn’t mean it isn’t my responsibility. As a leader, it’s my responsibility.
The world is big, but picking up responsibility is always more effective than giving away blame.
I’m learning:
Before you say a word, seek to understand.
Empathy is not just emotional, it’s tactical.
Authentic relational influence comes by listening, not talking.
For what it's worth, the Oklahoma Senate Education Committee Tuesday decided that requiring schools to spend an hour teaching one employee how to respond to seizures is too onerous, but allowing schools to put one or more employees through gun training is not.
Let it be known, that as a pastor, I will not spend decades of ministry fostering a christian bubble for us to be comfortable in...I will work tirelessly to break the bubble and get us out where we belong among the people who God loves.
Take heart, sweet friend. God is using all of your experiences, both good and bad, to develop your character to match your calling. And He cares so deeply for you in this process.
If words of affirmation is your love language, enroll in online college classes. No one gives unconditional positive feedback like a student required to reply to a discussion post.
Need a personal reminder of truth? Tuck your name in these promises.
Trust in Me with all your heart, ______, and I will guide you. (Pr. 3:5a, 6b)
My power will rest on you,______, when you are weak. (2 Cor. 12:9)
None of My promises will ever fail you, ______. (Joshua 23:14)
God can use empty places in our lives to draw our hearts to Him. Those places where possessions, professions & positions never quite seem to fill us up. Those spaces where people have hurt us, rejected us, left us feeling lonely & less than.
He is the Great Love of our lives.