Leaders not Bosses

The difference between a leader and a boss...

At various points in our lives we find that we have different authority figures who we either report to or are held accountable.  In my walk I have had some great ones and some... well... "interesting " ones!The interesting ones have been bosses.They dictate, spout negativity, and attempt to rule by fear and intimidation.These "bosses" seem to never get much good done and those under them tend to move on to other jobs, tasks, or assignments under others to escape this toxic environment.  I learned to NEVER attempt to lead that way...I have tried to model my own leadership style from the great ones I have served under.I have found a common trait that is biblical in nature.The greatest leaders I have had have taught me by example to do what they do.  They SERVE the ones they are responsible for and LEAD BY EXAMPLE.They gain loyal followers and happy, productive workers with positive results and create healthy long-term relationships…What is your style AND...what is your experience?.."Our real purpose is to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to God and the people about us." Big Book pg. 77Lord please continue to guide my heart and show me how to lead through serving others, AMEN.  "The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted." Matthew 23:11Have a blessed day y’all!

Join us in prayer and with your financial support as we tackle the challenge of helping  folks escape homelessness and helplessness.

Furniture Bank and Homes From Heaven are united in bringing solutions and hope!https://furniturebank.us/

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/HomesFromHeavenAZ

AZ Charitable TAX CREDIT! 

Pulling Weeds

Pull the weeds trying to grow near your heart...

Static noise and visual distractions are everywhere these days.

Our tablets and electronic devices are bombarded with visual ads trying to distract us.

I just learned that highway billboards are now electronic and change ads in front of our eyes as we drive!

The ads on "free versions" of Internet radio interrupt our music filling our heads with "offers and specials".

Peyton Manning humming the Nationwide jingle is still stuck in my head!

We experience the same type of distractions with our Spiritual walk with Jesus.

Worldly clamors distract us trying to allow fear, worry, and pride to fuel our self-centered minds away from seeking and doing God's will.

How many times daily are your good thoughts challenged with earthly interruptions? 

Check your experience...

“His presence had been blotted out by worldly clamors, mostly those within myself." Big Book pg 12-13

Lord please let us focus on your love and will for us despite all of the earthly distractions around us, AMEN.  

"The seed that fell among the thorny weeds is like those who hear God’s teaching, but they let the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life keep them from growing and producing good fruit.” Luke 8:14  

Have a blessed day y’all!

What if you had a person who coached and mentored you in building a better life?  

Inspired 365 Life MENTORING!!

https://www.faiththroughworksfellowship.org/inspired-365-life-coaching 

Want a one-on-one Mentor to guide you forward to success?  

Email today and let’s chat to see if we can make up a plan for you that will work for you!

Inspired365LifeCoaching@gmail.com

Guarding Our Words

I got my tongue in front of my eye tooth and couldn't see what I was saying...

Ever experienced delayed remorse as the words based on the emotion of the moment go flying out of your mouth, only to immediately be followed by the heart driven words of "I didn't mean that!" ??...

Emotions fuel our words and actions and when left unchecked by our heart and Spirit can cause pain and hurt to others as well as amends work for us.

I have spent the past few years in my walk with Christ learning to RESPOND with grace and kindness rather than my old way of REACTING with the emotion of the moment.  

Now most of y'all know how much I despise numbers but counting to 10 during an emotional moment has become a tool that I use to disconnect from the emotion of the moment and reconnect with my heart and the Holy Spirit.  

I find when I do this I am no longer held hostage by my emotions and my words do not cause harm…

Check your experience...

Patience, tolerance, understanding and love are the watchwords." Big Book pg. 118

Lord let us guard our words by responding in grace instead of reacting with emotions, AMEN.  

"So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire!" James 3:5

Have a blessed day y’all!

Did  you know that Mentorship can help you grow and achieve your goals and dreams? 

Inspired 365 Mentorship with Mark Farley!!

https://www.faiththroughworksfellowship.org/inspired-365-life-coaching 

Email today and let’s chat to see if we can make up a plan for you to get you to where you want to be! 

Inspired365LifeCoaching@gmail.com