My job can be overwhelming. Suddenly I am a leader. I make decisions all day, every day. I lack experience and although I'm learning as I go, I truly long for someone who could give me guidance, someone with experience to bounce ideas off of.
I just pray that the Lord will show me what to do. Teach me what I need to know, to give me discernment and courage to uphold my boundaries and be brutally honest and direct if I have to be to maintain my boundaries.
Leading is so complicated. I can't say I'd ever choose this position on my own. Life will never be easy I'm afraid.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Always Learning
This past month has been a whirlwind of activity. Being a leader -or rather, becoming a leader -is such a growing process. I am constantly facing challenges that I have never faced before. My plate is full and overflowing with the many tasks that I am responsible for. There is literally not enough time in the day to accomplish it all. Decisions that must be made in split second reactions, choosing my words, which tasks to prioritize and give attention to and which to save for another day. I can have a terrible draining day and an encouraging exciting day all in the same day just depending on the events that occur. I have clients who I must answer to, not only concerning the care provided to their children or the way that the business is run, but also answers to how to be better parents and to increase their understanding of their children. I have teachers who look to me for guidance, direction, techniques and answers in challenging children, running their classrooms, working together and with parents. I have superiors in the financial realm, in the overall operations, in the medical field, in the state government rules and regulations, etc. etc. etc. The list never ends...or at least I don't want to know how long it could go!
And somehow, in all the chaos, all the personal insecurities I face, God has remained faithful and steadfast. I can honestly report that I am living proof that God equips and provides. That God uses the foolish and the weak to accomplish His glory. I simply can't take credit for the ways things have worked out. I take credit for my failures, for the many mistakes and learning curves I am living. I have seen the Lord work out so many seemingly destructive situations into blessings and growth for the company, for my staff, clients, and myself. God is good. Period.
And somehow, in all the chaos, all the personal insecurities I face, God has remained faithful and steadfast. I can honestly report that I am living proof that God equips and provides. That God uses the foolish and the weak to accomplish His glory. I simply can't take credit for the ways things have worked out. I take credit for my failures, for the many mistakes and learning curves I am living. I have seen the Lord work out so many seemingly destructive situations into blessings and growth for the company, for my staff, clients, and myself. God is good. Period.
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