The 2010 decade is going to be different than the last decade so how will it be defined? Try these two words: perseverance and networking.
Perseverance. It is too easy to give up in challenging times. Learning the importance of working through, thinking through and praying through problems will bring about success. Creative solutions to our biggest challenges often are discovered in the midst of perseverance.
Networking. New coalitions are being established between people who might have been inclined to go it alone in the past. I’m meeting tomorrow with a several pastors from Anaheim who want to know how to do multi-ethnic ministry in their city. That’s the example of how new partnerships are being formed.
It is pretty exciting to realize that we can possess the skills necessary to navigate in a changing world.
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These 2 words are very insightful – we really appreciated the small group yesterday! We will persevere and network!
I share your excitement. My goal is to help people turn inward for their answers and express their creator. In trying to do that, my expression is growing and I find I am reaching out to work with others. My experience is that most of us have been programmed to be in fear of expressing ourselves by the social mirror that we have to be approached gently. As an exampe, my business, the Magic Color Page. I won’t get into details but it’s basically a color page that kids can wear. It’s got me networking with schools, churches, and others. I believe I was inspired to do this and have persevered in my efforts. What I found from some of the networking is that in our society, people might be willing to show up, but involvement, that’s another story. So I had to adapt, not quit. I am beginning a whole new line of Possitudes with a sub category of Inspirational slogans. Ideas and slogans that make people pause to ask “what does that say” (kind of remind ourselves and others of what’s really important) These are t-shirts or stickers.
Things like “I Am A Prayer”, or (note to self) Trust God Never Mind, or yesterday’s inspiration “got fear..GOD.CalM”.
It hasn’t taken off yet but the more I depend on God the more inspiration and direction I’m given and the fear that used to be there is replaced by joyous anticipation.
Paul Doyle