Wants or Needs?

I want what I want WHEN I want it….

Perhaps it’s different for you, but I can’t tell you how many times this thought has sparked reactions that led to actions with bad outcomes from my hurried and poorly thought out decisions. 

I get it, the self-willed human in me wants to override my spiritual nature and get that perceived TEMPORARY GAIN. 

It’s in those moments my self-will blocks me from seeing the long-term outcomes and the effects on my hasty wants and desires. 

When I quiet those urges through prayer, counsel with others wiser than me, and in trusting my faith, that I wait and let God provide me with the natural choice. 

More often than not, I am amazed because it turns out way better than I ever expected! 

Check your experience…. 

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

Lord, please let me learn to pray to want what I get instead of getting what I want, AMEN. 

“Wait for the LORD; be strong and let your heart take courage;” Psalm 27:14 

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Leaders Serve

Leaders Serve…. 

H Ross Perot once said; “Inventories need to be managed but people need to be led.” 

Leaders lead by serving. 

The easiest example I can think of is a coach. 

We don’t see the coach out on the field physically involved in every play. 

We see them on the sideline constantly encouraging, guiding, and directing. 

Always watching and paying attention to help the team by helping each individual improve. 

Leaders serve by paying attention to the needs of others. 

Through serving, respect is earned, and trust is gained. 

Think about this. 

All "managing" does is keep things in order. 

We manage our house, our laundry, and our schedules. 

When it comes to those you love in your life are you leading or managing? 

Check your experience… 

“Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.” Big Book pg 562 

Lord, let us lead by serving and let us serve by helping others, AMEN. 

“Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant,” Matthew 20:26 

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Don't Drop to Their Level

Don’t drop to their level… 

Sometimes we encounter people, places, or things that are neither pleasant, nor supportive. 

Now maybe it’s different for you, but my initial gut reaction (get it?.. REACT-ion) is to give it right back to them the same as they are giving me! 

Match attitude with attitude and that will show them! 

Luckily for me, time and bad experiences have taught me that this way does not work and only brings about more misery. 

Growing up spiritually and emotionally has allowed me to quiet that initial reaction and instead RESPOND in the way that I wish to be treated. 

That is, no matter what the situation is, I give it grace, tolerance, and open my heart to try to understand instead of “putting them in their place”… 

What level are you operating on when you encounter conflict or unpleasantness?...

Check your experience… 

“We are then in much less danger of excitement, fear, anger, worry, self-pity, or foolish decisions.” Big Book pg 88 

Lord, let us match unpleasantness with grace, rudeness with tolerance, and anger with a heart that looks to understand, AMEN. 

“Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God.” Romans 12: 17-19 

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