The Church Is More Than A Hospital!

I've said it before. 'The church building is a hospital, so don't be surprised when you see people there that need help'. Though this is true, it's not the whole truth. It's a bit of a selfish perspective. You typically don't go to hospitals when you are well, and you shouldn't 'just' go to church when you're in dire need of help. The church is designed to be a community that functions like a body. Sometimes we GET help, but sometimes we GIVE help. We are held together by what we supply EACH OTHER. So don't miss church just because everything is cool with you. Go to church because someone (not God) needs what you have to offer. Whether your role is big or small, YOU are needed to keep us all together!

Ephesians 4:16 - Under his direction, the whole body is fitted together perfectly, and each part in its own special way helps the other parts, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

It's Time To Tell The Truth About RESPECT

We all desire it. Aretha Franklin wrote a song about it.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

But how well do you function when the people you REALLY desire it from don't give it to you? Glad you asked. Everyone has SOMETHING that they respect and if you really HAVE to have a particular person's respect in order to advance, then focus your energy on excelling in the area that they DO respect. For example, a guy may want to be respected for his kind heart and gentlemanly ways, but the person he seeks respect from has more regard for a high beacon score and job security. If you want THAT person's respect then you have to excel in an area that THEY respect. Let's not talk about you. Let's talk about me. I want respect for my 23 years in radio, my smooth baritone voice, and comedic personality. Yet, that has little impact if Radio One (the company I work for) mostly respects social media appeal and brand recognition.

We can typically get the respect we require, but we have to use WISDOM, be GROWN and be HONEST with ourselves about who we really need it from and whether or not we are willing to do what it takes to get it.

Proverbs 22:29 - Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.