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That was an impulse buy…
hello friends, Today’s thought comes from John Eldridge’s Friday web blast. He offers the thought of ‘I don’t care… I’m gonna do it anyway.’ How many times have you said that thing that would’ve been better left unsaid, or bought that thing even though it blew out your budget, or ate that thing that you knew was not a good choice? As I battle the effects of some of my old habits, I find myself being cautious of all of those thoughts. I have a constant glucose monitor that reminds me about two hours after I’ve eaten that extra dessert or can filled meal. I used to say ‘the Field men always think about what we say, but most of the time it is after we’ve said it.’ I realize the ‘I don’t care’ ideas come from me immaturity and lack of respect for others. There are times I realize how rampant the attitude is is within our community and society when someone points out something to me, or says that thing that makes them feel better, by apparently lifting them up by putting me down. What are your experiences with the ‘I don’t care’ attitude? How does it (or its absence) show up in your ministry or conversations? https://wildatheart.org/media/johns-weekly-video-update/video-update-i-dont-care?message_id=21673&message_donor_id=b3983a3b-7454-4eee-8f77-9e502bc02097
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8d •
The Heart of The Father In An Imperfect World
I've been pretty quiet here. It feels like I'm staring at a new gate, despite being assured that this is a valuable resource. Well. I need prayer for wisdom and maybe a little hand holding or uplifting or perhaps I'll just take what I can get. And I think I'll dispense with the specifics and ask this question. Have you ever been sure in your soul that being the voice of wisdom was the wrong thing to be? When you witness something so personal and devastating happen in the family that you know the right thing and you know the best thing and that's all anyone can see but you can see a "way through" that provides for a best case scenario that includes he wrong outcome and the wise thing is to pray through it with hope for what should happen but all the things that you can see scream "prepare for the worst because it is part of the path to the best? Is this too convoluted to get the gist? I can throw in some gruesome details- but I think the question is present, Do you pastor the wisdom you give or do you just advise to the best someone will receive it.
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Yes, yes, and yes If I am hearing you, I believe many people in the Old Testament might have felt the same. Knowing they heard from God, many know they speak the words of God, but when it comes down to changing behavior…. The people don’t want to. In these moments, what are the things you find anchors, or reaffirm the things you know? What are the things that challenge, or press your paradigms? What things from God, what are not? I think there are times we do both… let our words rest in the soul we serve… and sometimes we shepherd that one who needs a bit more. Love you brother.
9d •
Leading uP and Down at the same time...
On one our roadtrips, we stopped and visited some pastor friends. As we both are pouring out our souls and lifting each other up, he made the comment, "As you lead down (to the people on your team or in your department), you also lead up (to the management teams and organizational leaders)." One of my roles is working with an organization of traditional structure. It is very much top down. Ironically, I lead a team of dynamic and empowered leaders. The team is encouraged to lead from their skillsets, to press the paradigms of interpersonal relationships, and to care for the well-being of others. I often find myself bumping against invisible barriers while trying to encourage others to go beyond. I am curious, how do you empower others and stretch the paradigms of those who operate in hierarchy?
15d •
How would you live if you knew you were going to die?
I am part of many groups, all are my favorites. Today's thought comes from a group of Christian men, we are coaches in different aspects. We call ourselves, "The Bench" - we are part of Christiaan Coaches Network International (CCNI) (https://christiancoaches.com/) Our topic of discussion was the semiannual conversation of what resources are currently influencing us? I will probably share some thoughts from this discussion over the next few weeks. (that's a veiled accountability statement trying to say I want to be better at post discussion content here.) one of the guys shared his new interest in Ben Sasse, a man who knows he's dying and wants to share some of his insights with others... here's a link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CFo6-6BN9k. I encourage you to look it up. My hope for this page is to give a snippet of information that might spark a conversation. I've give the snippet, and now, I'd like to hear your thoughts... mine are included in the comments.
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recently, I was in the Hospital... the Neurologic ICU to be exact. I experienced a 'tiny' brain hemorrhage and ot felt like I was done. it was excruciating, my vision was discombobulated, and my heart rate was through the roof. The Drs were hypothesizing on cause and cure. Turns out, no one knew why, there is no evidence of a cause... and there are no restrictions, meaning they don't know what I should do to prevent another episode. We are tracking Blood Sugar/Glucose and Blood Pressure, but nothing definitive. I walked away from the Hospital with one suggestion: take several breaks throughout my days and do 1-3 5-10 minute walks. As I face my own fragility, I am encouraged to BE in the moment. BE me, BE who God has created me to BE. Bring God given identity to every meeting and connection. The tension is, I want people to like me, so I strive to do what I think they want. I am a task-driven personality, I like to have things to do, I get nervous when I don't have something to do. I push away the feelings, I am intent on getting details correct, and I miss the indicators for my own needs. <pause> I am learning to BE with God, family, and friends; without having to prove myself, do something for another, or having to accomplish a task or project. <pause> The Bench group invited me to make a journal entry and list what I am feeling?, where am I feeling it?, What is going on right now? They said it is NOT going to be done in a minute or two.... take some time. and repeat it a couple of times. One of our Bench friends is from India, and he shared he is in a Chai Group. A group of friends who can call anytime to meet over Chai, and ask, What do you see in me? What is good? What is off? And, yes, I made the connection right away between a Chai Group and Looks Like Coffee... I am on the road this week. I need a virtual Chai Group call.
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May 14 •
When the DO Comes From the WHO
When the thought hit me, it didn't sound so much like Dr Seuss wrote it... I feel like Ephesians 2:8,9,and 10 describe the concept so well, I don't have to do anything but receive God's gift of identity. And, then, from that gift, I receive salvation and a purpose... But when I get it backwards and think my WHO (identity) comes from what I DO (role), it seems to make people bristle a bit and they are repulsed from the intent of drawing them closer to God. How do you help people (Ministers especially) operate in their God given identity, rather than find their identity in their current role?
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