I have been employed at my current organization over twenty-two years. Each day, I am grateful to do what I do. I am grateful for the job that I have. I am appreciative of the organization giving me a chance years ago. I am in awe that they did give me that chance, and continue to daily.
Being tenured this long causes others to think that I have some influence here, and I do. I always tell folks that if they want to talk to someone with a little influence here, I am the one they need to talk to; because, that is what I have - very little influence.
Ever feel that way? That you have little or no influence on things? That you have little or no influence on others?
Today's word is from Romans 14:13, NLT, "So let's stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall."
The truth be known, we have far more influence than we probably ever imagined, especially as believers. People are watching us all the time to see how we are going to handle things, how we are going to do things, the things we aren't going to do. They are watching to see how we handle obstacles and how we overcome difficulties. How we behave, how we react, has a direct influence on others.
It is hard to imagine that others are watching me. Why would they want to do that? You would think that they have much better things to do with their time. However, they are watching to see if I stumble or if I will be the cause of someone else stumbling. Maybe I do have a little influence. I pray it will always be positive.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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