Encouragement?

The older I get and the longer I spend in a leadership role the more I realize that sometimes there is a fine line between encouragement and being a pusher. Often times the outcome decides which label is attached.

Scripture often uses words like press on, persevere, encourage admonish, teach. But, you also have to step back and let others learn from God and their own experience. It becomes an interesting conundrum.

I know that these type of situations will require experiential Godly wisdom. However, I do not believe anyone completely masters this one. So, this teaches me grace and appreciation for those that encourage, and sometimes push, me to do what is right and hard.

Dont Expect Your Own - His is Enough

I love when God chooses to teach you things. It generally becomes reinforced from every direction if you are paying attention. You read about it, others talk about it, there is opportunity for personal application and you watch others as they learn to apply as well. This week is all about learning about personal words from God and God’s purpose for life.

I visited my friend’s church this Sunday and someone stood up “with a word from the lord.” His word was incorrect and not biblical but the sad thing is he is going to hold onto that word and apply it to his life, as will some others who heard it.

When I got home I began reading some material given to me by our pastor and it turned out to be an article about personal words from God.

Each of us wants to make the right decisions and have a personal relationship with God. But, know this; the scripture is sufficient for what you need. God does place desires and dreams in your life but they do not bind you nor decide your future. I do not know one person that meets the Biblical standards of a prophet that can receive a direct word from God, so that means that scripture is how I am going to receive everything I need from God.

Do not discount to Word of God! Dont shop around outside the scripture for your own revelation from God. His word is enough!

I gave into the pressure...

Okay so after the pressure of my fellow bloggers has been layed upon me and I gave in. I tried to resist but the temptation to have my picture show up next to my comments was too much :-)
Not to mention the look of appaul that I recieved when I mentioned I did not have a blog...this is a shocking idea among my circle of people.

So, here it is T's blog.
I am not really sure why I should blog...but I will post as often as I can.