Consistency and Endurance!

One of the greatest needs of the ministry is consistency and endurance. The Call of God to Christians is to be consistent and enduring!

1. In physical sufferings

2. In mental stress

3. In moments of overwork

4. In sleepiness

5. In hunger

6. In spiritual growth & behavior

7. In disregarding others reactions

8. In social abuse and persecution

9. In being content...ALWAYS

“But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in fastings; by purity, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love, by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, by honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as chastened, and yet not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.” (II Corinthians 6:4-10 NKJV)

The Thorn “Experience” is Necessary

The Apostle Paul had experienced the spiritual power of Christ. God had given Paul deep and intimate spiritual experiences. There was the danger that he might begin to think too highly of himself; therefore, God gave Paul a “thorn in the flesh”. 

Like the Apostle Paul, we too suffer from a number of things: illness, infirmities, ridicule, naysayers; we suffer financially and emotionally. We pray asking for our sufferings to be removed or to come to an end.  However, illnesses still come. Our Bills still stack up. Naysayers seem to grow in number and oftentimes we become emotionally drained.  But know that these experiences are necessary!

God uses adversity to guard against our becoming “puffed” up because of our accomplishments. He uses our weaknesses to reveal the power of Christ in our lives and these experiences teach us to live for Christ and not for ourselves!

“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV)

Wow, "MY" God

  • Covers me
  • Protects me
  • Loves me...even in spite of my flawed behavior, thoughts and actions! The same applies to you!!!

"God , investigate my life; get all the facts firsthand. I’m an open book to you; even from a distance, you know what I’m thinking. You know when I leave and when I get back; I’m never out of your sight. You know everything I’m going to say before I start the first sentence. I look behind me and you’re there, then up ahead and you’re there, too— your reassuring presence, coming and going. This is too much, too wonderful— I can’t take it all in!" (Psalms 139:1‭-‬6 NLT)

Leadership Tip

Being "Individually Great" isn't what matters.  Being a part of a team, where your individual talent enhances, teaches and creates growth of your team, for the overall success of the team IS WHAT IT'S ’s ALL ABOUT! #makeithappen #leadership #teamwork

The Importance of Having Thankfulness and Faith

Before you start your day find just one thing to be thankful for and another thing that you are willing to apply your faith towards. Dissatisfaction is an ever-present reality, and impatience (faithlessness) follows very closely behind dissatisfaction. Without Thankfulness and Faith, all sorts of things can and will creep in and all restraint is gone!

Know before you go that God sees all, knows all and has blessed you and is blessing you. Be thankful and keep the faith. God never fails! We don’t need to take things in our own hands; trust and be patient. #makeithappen