This is a new year, but it sure feels like the old. I am not one that read into things but of late, I have been feeling really frustrated. Frustrated to see how things has been handles.
New year, same old habits and attitudes and the same results ... more hurts and more disappointments and more frustration. How come we cannot resolve things in a Christ like manner? How come we are not able to adopt the Christ likeness before we go on ranting and pulling people down? How come we rather see, hold on and remember people's past when Christ have said that ALL IS FORGIVEN???!!!
It leaves such a bitter taste in my mouth. I really thought that this year ... will be a new year ...a new beginning, a new hope, a new faith .... but really, its so frustrating and discouraging to see how things have turned out!!! All I can ask is this, "Lord, what are you saying and teaching me through the things I am seeing?" I want to speak out. I want to just give my peace of mind to the people who are so cruel and judgmental.
Who doesn’t want to be held in high esteem? Every person has a desire to be honored. It’s heart check time! When I read this passage in Esther, I immediately asked myself - “Who’s good or welfare am I working for?” Do I speak up to be noticed? Do I work hard to be applauded and affirmed? Bummers - the answer is yes!
Great leaders - Growing people will ask questions like these of themselves and those who are honest to the core, can serve God with high esteem and favor.
I think people can smell the odors of self serving leadership - whether I serve and work hard for my well being or the people’s. Whether I speak up on behalf of others or to be noticed and affirmed. If I can “smell the odor” on others - I know others can “smell it” on me.