Becoming Teachable

Becoming teachable...

Remember the last time you were able to lay aside your preconceived notions, expectations, assumptions, and self-made opinions in order to truly learn something new?  

Yeah, it's been a while for me too!

Part of having free will and becoming an adult is this magic magnifying mind that we have that likes to unconsciously grow and feed from our perceptions and experiences.

It tries to predict situations for us as well as attempts to harden our hearts through our own self-made assessments and judgements.  

Until we stop this process and set aside the ability and power it has over us, we cease to truly grow spiritually.  

Kids don't have this.

They look at us with wide eyes and open minds thirsty to learn.

It's only when we can open our minds willingly in this manner can God truly teach us and fill our hearts with His Spirit and wisdom. ...

Check your experience…  

"But after a while we had to face the fact that we must find a spiritual basis of life-or else." Big Book pg. 44

Lord let us set aside our own thoughts and become teachable like a child for Your Word, AMEN.    

"He said:  I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:3  

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Leader or Boss?

 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. 77

Lord 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 23:11

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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  

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