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Viernes Focus: le no olvidan
San Lucas 12: 6-7
6 ¿No se venden cinco pajarillos por dos cuartos? Y ni uno de ellos está olvidado delante de Dios. 7 ¿Por qué, hasta los cabellos de vuestra cabeza están todos contados. No temas; que valéis más que muchos pajarillos.
Servir cuando se sienta undedevalued. Mis pastores eran siempre agradecido por todos los que se unió en el servicio. aunque sé que puede no ser el caso en algunas iglesias de todo el mundo. Corresponde a los ministros y líderes dentro del ministerio para ser el estímulo para aquellos que están sirviendo.
Fomento cuando se hace correctamente puede motivar a otros a continuar sirviendo e inspira a aquellos que desean servir a saltar. Cuando usted sabe que usted tiene el apoyo y la confianza de sus líderes que te motiva a presionar más, apuntar más alto y caminar con confianza por qué? Usted tiene un grupo de hermanos y hermanas que creen como tú. Pueden orar por ti.
Pero lo que si no estás agradecido? ¿Qué pasa si usted continúa domingo a domingo y no obtiene una nota de agradecimiento, incluso de su pastor?
Quiero decirle gracias por ser las manos y los pies de la iglesia; Eso es lo que eres cuando sirves a church.You son una bendición a su pastor. Usted logra la misión de Dios a aquellos que impacto. Espero que seas capaz de ver el fruto de su donación. Por esta razón, lo mejor es seguir sirviendo.
Estás siendo observado por nuestro Padre celestial, te ve. Él valora su decisión de ayudar en el cuerpo local y valora su dedicación en el ministerio; especialmente cuando muchos encuentran más razones para dejar, en lugar de quedarse. El Señor agradece su corazón. Su deseo es que usted y él sería uno en su corazón. No piense ni por un segundo que usted está en el fondo cuando se encuentra en Cristo. Usted es una nueva creación y que ama a sus hijos y al igual que los estados de las Escrituras, que sí tienen valor. Nada escapa a la atención del Señor.
Encuentra tu pieza / la paz
Pregúntele al trabajador guardería por qué todavía sirven, incluso cuando no hay programado y van a responder al igual que el resto. Lo hacen porque han encontrado su pieza y recibir la paz a causa de ella. La motivación para el reconocimiento no debe ser la condición más bien, debería ser el sorteo de hacer lo que usted cree que Dios lo ha llamado a. Encuentre su pieza al rompecabezas de la vida. Revise sus motivos, pero no te quedes ahí. Crecer de ella, planificar en consecuencia, seguir adelante. Sirva con / lo que te importa. Usted será bendecido por ello
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Friday focus: Serve knowing what you’re made of.
Hello and Thank you for reading. It is my goal to give you encouraging content. I was thinking of what to share with you for our Friday focus. Did you know that you are loved? You are not an accident. You have a purpose. God loves you. He want’s to let you know that in his son, Jesus, you are a champion. You can find solutions and make things happen.
This is your turn to do what you do best. All the prayer and training prepared you for this moment. You take your place with meekness that only a seasoned warrior can exude. Powerful yet gentle. A fierce warrior, yet strategic as an army general, poised for victory.
When we are in positions to help people, that is our moment to serve knowing what you are made of.
I reflect on my life, It is not the victories that speak the loudest. Its the cries of defeat that have taught me how to do things better; with intention. Whether I’m leading a small group or even one on one discipleship moments with a brother in Christ, I try my best to give it my all because people are worth it! Christ thought so, enough to die for. When we are in positions to help people, that is our moment to serve knowing what you are made of.
Do you know what you’re made of? Or better yet, what ingredients make you the minister/leader you are today? Can you name them? Do you serve with compassion? maybe you can identify how those whom you help are feeling? What grounds me is the fact that I remember the joy the lord gave me when he removed all the dumb things I have done. I remember the moment that Jesus gave me a second-third-fourth chance. Would you know it; Jesus still loves me. What moves you? For Jesus, it was seeing people scattered with no shepherd.
So when it comes to helping others what is your theme music? Would it be “no weapon formed against me, shall prosper? Or would it be “nobody knows, the trouble I’ve seen”. This week take a moment to inventory what brought you in ministry and evaluate if you are still on course. If you are, then great, tuck this away for the lean times or share this with a friend who could use it?
Although, you may find yourself a bit off. Your compassion has hardened. You have been taken advantage of and suffer from unforgiveness so you put walls up, not to hurt again. Sooner than later those walls should come down. The Holy Spirit can help you with that as well with a team to pray with you through it. Don’t beat yourself up. Evaluate the plan to get back on course and do it one step at a time. Perhaps you could be feeling burnt out. this is common for strong leaders. Take a break, think of ways to scale back your service or even take a week off from serving. I know you can’t take a break from being a Christian (though many create a case for it) try doing what you can. Teresa and I are praying for you.
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The Point-man
“One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts. “– (Psalm 145:4)
Point man
Have you ever been on a team? It could be any sports team or fine arts. Everyone on that team has a position. A certain individual responsibility to the team and the position. In my short athletic experience (high school) I watched offensive linemen during practice that could throw and catch like they were our starting receivers and quarterbacks. These guys could be quarterbacks or receivers but, these guys were responsible for holding the line. They were responsible for creating a hedge of protection around the one that was selected. They were in charge of protecting the quarterback so the quarterback could have those precious moments to get rid of the football in hopes of scoring and winning the game before being stopped by an angry defense.
Likewise, the church has people that are vital. These men and women are designed and custom fitted to handle their positions. Some work in the foreground and others three in the background; all will be seen by almighty God. All will have the King’s attention. Think about that for a moment.
We captivate our heavenly Father when we serve our brothers and sisters to which He calls us His family. When we share what Jesus has done in our lives or even share with someone the saving knowledge of Christ. Jesus stands at the right hand of the father as your number one fan.
I beleve God is seeking out the Point Man. Men who regardless of the opposition choose to go directly into the enemy’s strongholds searching to neutralize enemy threats and bring hope to the imprisoned. Who are the ones locked up? It’s our children.
Our children are the ones who suffer from our misguidance. This includes us (me included) who are home but not connected. Of course we can justify why we work long hours and how we are not home regularly although it is when we arrive in the driveway and that moment from the engine shutting off and you getting out of the vehicle can seem like an eternity. Don’t check out of the best years of your life parent. I implore you to know your children. Invest into your children even grandchildren.
“Children born to a young man are like sharp arrows in a warrior’s hands.” – (Psalms 127:4)
Growing up during the 80’s I was an A-team fan however, I watched a few episodes of MacGyver. Where the main character of the story was industrious. He could whip up something out of menial items. MacGyver had a knack of making things work; to the natural eye it was a paperclip, but to MacGyver? It was a weapon of mass destruction. I am not saying our children are objects. In the hands of God seeking warriors, our children can be weapons against the enemy of this dark world who is desperate to steal their God given rights.
We as fathers literally guide our children to their God given destination. It takes patience. I have a son and for now I am taller than him. There will come a time where he will be taller than me. I point to him as the future of our family’s legacy. He points to me as his example of living it out. Where are you directing your children?
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