I’m finding myself increasingly more adept at handling the daily stresses of life. As Destiny is moving forward with our 20/20 Vision Plan, there’s more and more that needs to get done. I’ve found that I am starting to understand how I deal with it more. I work best when I’m left alone…for the most part. There are things like meetings and phone conversations, emails and such that I have to manage as well..after all, I am a Communications Director. 90% of my time is spent solitary. It’s funny. I’m also learning how to process my thoughts better. I’m slowly getting better at organizing how I need to have things to go for my day. I’m usually quite the scatter-brain and very unorganized but that has had to change. It’s funny to think that I’m no longer a “young man.” Those that are older than I would tend to say that I’m still young and have time. The truth is that there’s not much time. It’d be selfish and wrong of me to continue to do things my way. It’s not about me anyway. Rob Spradley, Destiny’s Leesburg Campus Pastor, brought a quote in yesterday at our staff meeting that struck a chord in me. “Adaptation is the proof of honor.” – Mike Murddock. When I first heard this I wasn’t too engaged in the conversation (being honest here). But as soon as Rob said it, I was glued. This thought keeps running through my head day and night. The more I think about it the more I understand it. I think it’s why people remember me long after I’ve left a job. I had five jobs in one year once. While I hated most of them, I adapted…for a time. I know that got me noticed. I found there was a lot of value in keeping your mouth shut and listening. I’ve learned so much recently by doing so. It also allows you to formulate really good thoughts before you speak. While Destiny is not anywhere near what those other “jobs” were, the principal still applies. I honor the leadership of Destiny with being flexible. In the coming months, it’s critical that I continue this thought pattern. While I may not always have the final say in some things, I can still take pride in the fact that I did a good job being flexible and willing to do what it takes. Now, this doesn’t mean I’m a “Yes” man. I don’t say “Yes” to everything. But I try not to refuse something I can do. It’s actually quite freeing to know that I don’t have to have control or have to know everything. The truth is, I probably don’t want to know everything. Mainly because it’d be one more thing to have to worry about. So I guess you could say that selective ignorance is bliss. I love my job. As stressful as it can be, there’s nothing more satisfying than knowing your helping to advance the Kingdom of God.
PS – Make sure that you take time out of your day to have some fun. This is important.
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