Scripture - Ecc 7:21 Also do not take to heart everything people say, Lest you hear your servant cursing you.
Observation - Oh - the wisdom of Solomon. Do not take to heart everything people say because you will definitely hear something that irritates you. This is especially true with leadership. As a leader people have all kinds of opinions about how things are being done and why things are being done. To the point of criticism. I love what Aristotle says "the sure way to avoid criticism is to do nothing, say nothing and be nothing." As a leader makes progress and begins to move mountains physically and spiritually the critics will come out. What people say should not be what settles in your heart, that place is reserved for God's word and direction for your life. Only take to heart what God says - His word is true and infallible.
Application - To hear God's words of any other. Progress is wrought with accusers and objectors. The interesting thing is that it only happens as progress is being made - as Aristotle says "We can do nothing". I choose to do something. I choose to continue to move forward. I choose to make waves in the community and to continue to strive for excellence.
Prayer - Father shield my heart from the words of man and replace them with the words of God. Father your word and direction for my life are of ultimate importance to me and they are what I build my future upon. Amen.
Observation - Oh - the wisdom of Solomon. Do not take to heart everything people say because you will definitely hear something that irritates you. This is especially true with leadership. As a leader people have all kinds of opinions about how things are being done and why things are being done. To the point of criticism. I love what Aristotle says "the sure way to avoid criticism is to do nothing, say nothing and be nothing." As a leader makes progress and begins to move mountains physically and spiritually the critics will come out. What people say should not be what settles in your heart, that place is reserved for God's word and direction for your life. Only take to heart what God says - His word is true and infallible.
Application - To hear God's words of any other. Progress is wrought with accusers and objectors. The interesting thing is that it only happens as progress is being made - as Aristotle says "We can do nothing". I choose to do something. I choose to continue to move forward. I choose to make waves in the community and to continue to strive for excellence.
Prayer - Father shield my heart from the words of man and replace them with the words of God. Father your word and direction for my life are of ultimate importance to me and they are what I build my future upon. Amen.
