Never give up

Watched this and it brought me to tears!

Drawn to a winning cause

Read a quote this week that inspired much thought:

'People are drawn to a winning cause. People are not drawn to groups that complain, lament, scold, whine. Most of them have enough of these negatives in their loves. People are drawn to groups that help them grow, develop, advance and build their lives. Congregations having the confidence that they are participating in the winning cause of God's mission will grow in generosity and the more people will be reached in your locality. People always give to a winning cause not a sinking ship!'

WOW... So much in this! Thoughts:

Jesus must be prominent and seen as the KING of kings and head of HIS church

Creating the right culture in church is crucial

Confidence in leadership and the vision,

Participation of everyone

The church is to be a discipling and equipping environment

Jesus mission must be our focus

Generosity

Community impact as church and resources are released

Now there's a series just from a quote!

Over the last few years at MKCC we have been engaged in a major building project to extend our current facilities to allow us to grow. Every day there has been change and progress taking place and I have enjoyed watching it. This is how it ought to be in church life as Jesus is the builder and is actively at work in us daily by his Holy Spirit. Movement, change, activity, progress, obstacles, developments...etc - Just normal really. If Jesus is building his church then there is always something happening! If there's not to much happening or changing, the warning light should be flashing in your life or church!!

As we move forward into the purposes of God, I believe that people want their lives to count by having a part in a spiritual movement, not a monument! Church suppose to be alive, relevant, influencing society and actively making a difference in the community.

Let's all get fully involved - Someone else's miracle is waiting on the other end of your obedience! God is waiting for you to say, here I am use me. Let's start BEING the church and quit ATTENDING church. Let's follow Christ with passion and and serve his purposes together to the end.

Psalm 23 - An eye opener!

Some have probably never thought or looked at this Psalm in this way, even though they read it or say it over and over again.

The Lord is my Shepherd - That's Relationship!

I shall not want - That's Supply!

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures - That's Rest!

He leadeth me beside the still waters - That's Refreshment!

He restoreth my soul - That's Healing!

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness - That's Guidance!

For His name sake - That's Purpose!

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death - That's Testing!

I will fear no evil - That's Protection!

For Thou art with me - That's Faithfulness!

Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me - That's Discipline!

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies - That's Hope!

Thou annointest my head with oil - That's Consecration!

My cup runneth over - That's Abundance!

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life - That's Blessing!

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord - That's Security!

Forever - That's Eternity!

You have no idea how much God loves you!

A poem - What God has promised..

Someone sent me this poem today that I found incredibly encouraging.

When you face difficulties, trial or pain in your life let this little poem speak to you.

God has not promised...
Sun without rain
Joy without sorrow
Peace without pain
BUT God has promised...
Strenght for the day
Rest for the labour
Light for the way
Grace for the trials
Help from above
Unfailing sympathy
Undying love

Let's focus our thoughts on what God has promised even in the storms and know that he WILL carry us through it all.

You need others around you!

'There isn't a single person in the world who can make a pencil. The wood may have come from a wood in Washington, the graphite from a mine in South America, and the eraser from a Malaysian rubber plantation. Thousands of people cooperate to make a pencil.' Milton Friedman

Simple cooperation between people will always enhance work or ministry efficiency and/or effectiveness!

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no-one to help him up. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NKJV

Moses said...'I am not able to bear all these people alone, because the burden of these people is too heavy for me' ....So the Lord said .... 'Gather to me seventy men....I will take of the spirit that is upon you and will put the same spirit upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with you, that you may not bear it yourself alone'. Numbers 11:11-17 NKJV

Nothing of significance is ever achieved by an individual alone.

I know it v's I DO IT!

In today’s world we are fortunate to be saturated with unlimited information. There is a book you can buy, a podcast to watch, a Google search to assist, a course you can attend on anything you need etc etc... Whether it is personal development and growth or tackling the many complex issues you may face in your life or career.

For me in my work, if I had enough money and time I could go from one conference to another collecting notebooks full of leadership insights. I really think that finding the knowledge and information regarding the challenges of leadership is easy now a days.

So why is it that after spending hours on the internet, reading books and listening to experts so many of us still make mistakes?

As I’m exposed to leadership principles I often find myself thinking, “I know that.” To be honest most leadership is simply common sense, so when we’re exposed to leadership principles it’s easy to think, “I know that.”

BUT “I know that” doesn’t mean a thing unless I apply it. Knowledge has no significant effect unless it impacts my behavior.

So as I am researching, reading or listening to essential leadership principles my focus must change from “I know that” to “I do that”. If I can’t say “I do that” then I should stop, write down the principle and find a way to put it into practice immediately. Then after repeated practice I can begin to say, “I do that”. And that’s when you really begin to grow as a leader.

Thoughts & Destiny

Read this recently and it really made me think!

'Carefully watch your THOUGHTS, for they become your WORDS
Manage and watch your WORDS, for they will become your ACTIONS
Consider and judge your ACTIONS, for they have become your HABITS
Acknowledge and watch your HABITS. for they shall become your VALUES Understand and embrace your VALUES, for they become YOUR DESTINY'

So where do you need to do some work?