Talent vs. Character...

On the 10th of June, I was blessed to listen to Joyce Meyer and she was talking about how those of us in ministry are quick to appoint people with some talent into places of leadership without realizing that:
"Though talent may take them places, it’s character that keeps them there..."

"Plan B"

Something happened to me a few months ago and I just realized how much "pressure" Mrs Pastors are sometimes under. If we had a motto for Mrs Pastors to live by, it will have to be the same as the Boys Scouts' Motto: Be Prepared

My story: My family and I were on our way to church when someone called my husband to say that they could no longer take an assignment. Without missing a heart-beat, my husband turned to me and informed me that I'll need to take that assignment on - in addition to the other assignment I already had.


There was no question if I was ok with it - none whatsoever. It was a reassignment and that was it. I then started wondering how many people & assignments I need to be a "Plan B" or back-up resource for. Note that I'm not complaining just wondering...

I guess 2 Timothy 4:2 is meant to prepare us (all Christians) in a way:  

Preach the Good News [Gospel]. Be ready at all times [whether it is convenient or inconvenient; in season or out of season], and tell people what they need to do [correct; reprove]. Tell them when they are wrong [Rebuke]. Encourage [Comfort; Exhort] them with great patience and careful teaching [all patience and teaching],*

Having said that, it can be a challenge living as a "Plan B" for others & being your own "Plan A" at all times. Talk about always being on top of your game - it's just that this is not a game we're dealing with people's destinies. So each time I need to be "Plan B," I simply draw on God for grace to bring Him praise.

Source:
* Expanded Bible 

Power-full dressing

 

Last month, we talked about "Mrs Pastor vs. Power dressing." A futile fuss.
This time, we'll put some more on to that topic (pun intended).

If you remember, we said that "power dressing" is the term used to describe dressing in a particular way to reflect ambition and authority - it's actually an assertive style of dressing designed or believed to improve the wearer's status, influence, or effectiveness in business.* This description is so clear and ties to God's expectation of us as His ambassadors. As we know, the way you dress says a lot about you - remember, man considers people's appearances.** Like Bishop Oyedepo says:

"Dress the way you want to be addressed."

FYI?

I'm sure we know what "FYI" stands for. Just to be clear since I have my personal collection of abbreviations and acronyms, it stands for: "For Your Information."

When you think about the phrase, it clearly doesn't suggest any action on your part in response to the info. The info is just there - so you know it's there - period. It's up to you to act or not.

"Drop that spoon!"

I remember watching my Mum and Aunties feeding infants - "Ahhhh-woom" was the phrase they used to encourage each infant to open his/her mouth and in went the spoon and the food. I use(d) the same technique with my children and other children...it works each time without fail.