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Last night we talked about the fact that it's not that we aren't going to experience frustration in life, work or ministry....it's how are we going to handle those frustrations.
I think we have two choices: we can let frustration bottle up inside, or we can talk to God about it (Phil. 4:6) We can "put our head down and bear it" within our teams - or we can receive God's peace and engage our teams with solutions.
I have been BEYOND blessed when some of you team-members have come to me with statements such as "I think we are challenged in this area, here are some solutions I think could work." AND if you really want your ideas implemented, just throw in this last phrase to seal the deal, "....and by the way (insert team leader's name), your leadership inspires me."
Wow. Who wouldn't want to take someone up on their suggestions after that?*
Really, let's not "buy the bait" of offense, let's come up higher than that. Thoughts?
*just kidding. This ministry does not encourage manipulation and is not liable for damages incurred as a result.
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Thanks for sharing this last night Eileen. It was really great. It made me realize how many times I deal with frustration by just stuffing it down on the inside. I think I'm doing well because maybe I didn't explode, but I've realized that it can taint the way I view people and situations from there on out if I don't intentionally pray about it and give it to God. I think I'm going to need to revisit this posting a time or two :-)
February 5, 2009 at 3:42 PMAllowing frustration with the actions or perceived motives of others:
February 5, 2009 at 4:42 PMa. likely cause of original rebellion in Heaven by Lucifer
(I can run this place better)
Isaiah 14: 13-14
b. Certainly Cain's problem with Abel (What so great about his offering?)
Genesis 4:4-7
c. Caused Moses to miss out on the promise: (These thirsty people You
burdened me with, Lord!)
Duet 32:51
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