Posts Tagged ‘follow’
Recognition
This word has a double meaning. On one hand, it means to see someone you’ve seen before. It also means to acknowledge someone or an accomplishment. I have to have good memory to recognize someone I’ve seen before. If I’ve only had an “acquaintance” relationship with someone, I’m not as likely to recognize them. If…
Read MoreBoastful or Blessed
These two words are vastly different and have much to do with the posture of my heart. If I’m boastful, I’m pointing to me. If I’m blessed, I’m aware that it’s not all about me. Boasting comes from pride while blessing comes from humility. As I journey through the book of Esther, I see a…
Read MoreHeaven Is Disturbed
This word disturbed means agitated, distressed or disrupted. There are times that I’m deeply disturbed by the behavior of others. I’m also disappointed and confused. Disturbed carries with it a deeper and more profound level. As I’ve been journeying through the history of Israel and Judah, I see such disrespect for the Lord with one…
Read MoreFaithfully Follow
There is something special about someone who is consistent. There is something about someone delivering on their promises every time. That person is dependable, reliable and responsible. I may not like every decision that they make, but I have learned to respect people who live by their convictions. They are somewhat predictable as well. I…
Read MoreOutcome
There are times when the outcome of an event or an experience was not at all what I thought it was going to be. At other times the outcome is exactly what I thought. I have learned that there are more things that I can’t control than the things I can control. I do think…
Read MoreLeadership Vacuum
I love the story of Gideon and how he let the Lord lead him during a challenging time. He grew up knowing about God. Then Gideon received a visit from The Angel of The Lord and The Angel told him what was about to happen. Gideon thought it was prank or that it simply wasn’t…
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