Great Thoughts

Tricia's Graduation I am so proud of her and Graduating this last weekend!

A few thoughts of the day that really stood out from a blog and what I am reading.

I am insecure! That in security affects my leadership.


Perry Noblesaid this today in his blog and it described me unfortunately to a tee
"#3 - Insecure Leaders
One of the biggest problems that New Spring faced in our early days was MY insecure leadership!
When I heard of another church experiencing success…I always felt the need to attack it OR find something wrong with it.
When I heard a speaker that was better than me I often sought to say, “Well, yeah…but I didn’t agree with him when he said…”
When I saw another church experiencing growth I would begin to point out the things I perceived that we did better…OR I would attack a particular aspect of the pastors life.
Then I grew up! It SERIOUSLY bothers me (because I did it) when I see a church planter and/or pastor begin to blog or preach about all of the things they are NOT doing.
Don’t let who you are NOT define you…let who God has called you to be define you…and be that person and/or church no matter what!Pastors attack other ministries MOSTLY for one reason…insecurity! Men, we need to put our big boy pants on and realize that John 3:25-30 is an example given to us that we should follow!"

The bolded portion is what I needed to hear.

I realize that God defines and made me who I am and that is what matters and why do I want to make myself into someone he did not create!

I will finish this later...