And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
Colossians 3:14
Putting on love doesn't always look rosy and pretty. Putting on love might mean sacrificing, or it might mean making decisions that aren't easy. When faced with a choice today, run your decision through the filter of "what shows unconditional love?" - and then act upon it. You'll be thankful in the long run.
9.11.2009
9.10.2009
The Daily Verse: Philippians 2:4 (awesome)
Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Philippians 2:4
Notice that this says "...not only to your own interests," - so that doesn't mean be a doormat and let people walk all over you. Make note of the balanced encouragement here - consider the interests of others around you - definitely be a servant and kindhearted, but don't forget that if you're not taking care of you, it's going to be harder to be at your best so you can serve others.
Philippians 2:4
Notice that this says "...not only to your own interests," - so that doesn't mean be a doormat and let people walk all over you. Make note of the balanced encouragement here - consider the interests of others around you - definitely be a servant and kindhearted, but don't forget that if you're not taking care of you, it's going to be harder to be at your best so you can serve others.
9.09.2009
The Daily Verse: James 4:7
"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James 4:7
Don't just stand there and let Satan get the best of you. Resist his attempt to intimidate you, and press into God for the wisdom, grace and mercy to get through what's come your way. God has your best interest at heart - trust him to see it to fruition even through your most difficult circumstances.
James 4:7
Don't just stand there and let Satan get the best of you. Resist his attempt to intimidate you, and press into God for the wisdom, grace and mercy to get through what's come your way. God has your best interest at heart - trust him to see it to fruition even through your most difficult circumstances.
9.08.2009
The Daily Verse: Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Psalm 119:105
You may not always know where you're going - and that's OK. God has provided a light to your path - be confident that He'll give you the ability to see it if you will just look.
Psalm 119:105
You may not always know where you're going - and that's OK. God has provided a light to your path - be confident that He'll give you the ability to see it if you will just look.
9.04.2009
The Daily Verse: Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Romans 15:13
When we look at our circumstances, there are times at which it is hard to have hope or believe. Be encouraged by this empowering passage and ask that God gives you the joy and peace that comes with believing He is sovereign. May He abundantly fill you with the hope you're longing for!
Romans 15:13
When we look at our circumstances, there are times at which it is hard to have hope or believe. Be encouraged by this empowering passage and ask that God gives you the joy and peace that comes with believing He is sovereign. May He abundantly fill you with the hope you're longing for!
9.03.2009
The Daily Verse: 1 Corinthians 14:33a
For God is not a God of confusion but of peace.
1 Corinthians 14:33a
If God's peace seems to be the 'needle in a haystack,' take a step back, close your eyes, and just let Him do His thing. Resist allowing circumstances to confuse or control you. His peace will come - just receive it.
1 Corinthians 14:33a
If God's peace seems to be the 'needle in a haystack,' take a step back, close your eyes, and just let Him do His thing. Resist allowing circumstances to confuse or control you. His peace will come - just receive it.
9.01.2009
Boyd Bailey: Emotional Intelligence…
“Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds.” Proverbs 27:23
We all have a “flock” we care for and nurture. Perhaps it’s your family that sees you as the shepherd to help move everyone in the right direction. You may find yourself the undesignated team leader at work where other team members respect your judgment and decision-making. Or, you have a small group of friends who default to your influence when faced with uncertainty. Wherever you find your flock it’s wise to really know them.
Shepherding relationships takes a ton of time and discernment. Individuals are wired differently, so it’s important to know what motivates them. Introverts may need quality conversation and extroverts continual encouragement. The insecure need confidence and the secure need accountability. Take the time to understand the fears, hopes and dreams of those you serve. Your emotional intelligence grows when you dare to care.
The temptation of leaders is to disconnect from their emotional intelligence. However, emotionally disengaged leaders miss half the leadership equation. The “science” of leadership is analysis and problem solving. The “art” of leadership is motivation and relational understanding. If you are just logical you can forget to love well by discerning what people are feeling. Facts travel down the tracks of feelings that result in action.
So begin with a personal emotional assessment. Use your own emotional understanding as a baseline for engaging others. Pray for others and you will begin to feel their pain and their pride of work. Emotionally mature leaders learn to ask many more questions and offer fewer answers. Understand your flocks and then lead them to discover their needs. Do I take the time to be a student of those I serve? Do I connect with them on an emotional level? “Live with your wives in an understanding way” (1 Peter 3:7 NASB).
Related Readings: Genesis 33:13; Ezekiel 34:22-31; John 21:15-17; 1 Peter 5:2
We all have a “flock” we care for and nurture. Perhaps it’s your family that sees you as the shepherd to help move everyone in the right direction. You may find yourself the undesignated team leader at work where other team members respect your judgment and decision-making. Or, you have a small group of friends who default to your influence when faced with uncertainty. Wherever you find your flock it’s wise to really know them.
Shepherding relationships takes a ton of time and discernment. Individuals are wired differently, so it’s important to know what motivates them. Introverts may need quality conversation and extroverts continual encouragement. The insecure need confidence and the secure need accountability. Take the time to understand the fears, hopes and dreams of those you serve. Your emotional intelligence grows when you dare to care.
The temptation of leaders is to disconnect from their emotional intelligence. However, emotionally disengaged leaders miss half the leadership equation. The “science” of leadership is analysis and problem solving. The “art” of leadership is motivation and relational understanding. If you are just logical you can forget to love well by discerning what people are feeling. Facts travel down the tracks of feelings that result in action.
So begin with a personal emotional assessment. Use your own emotional understanding as a baseline for engaging others. Pray for others and you will begin to feel their pain and their pride of work. Emotionally mature leaders learn to ask many more questions and offer fewer answers. Understand your flocks and then lead them to discover their needs. Do I take the time to be a student of those I serve? Do I connect with them on an emotional level? “Live with your wives in an understanding way” (1 Peter 3:7 NASB).
Related Readings: Genesis 33:13; Ezekiel 34:22-31; John 21:15-17; 1 Peter 5:2
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