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I was thinking of Minnie Pearl today.........HE HAW! Don't know why, but was in my brain.

If you haven't heard I got this great new job at Gordon Trucking, (Pennie) and I am really enjoying myself. But I have to be honest, it hit me today, that I had gotten so complacent in my old job that I allowed the devil to knock me down through others so severly that I was no longer giving over 100% effort to my job. I allowed the devil to kick me down, make me feel unable to do my job, made me feel inadequate and second guess my skills and knowledge.

It took all I had to drive to work every day...mentally preparing myself...praying that God would just get me through. I was soooo wrong! I should have been totally using that situation to shine-to really impact that place for God's kingdom--to really be shooting the devil down and saying NO! I will combat this completely!

I am reading this book Leveraging your Leadership style....its written by a pastor--but oh so applicable in so many areas! It really made me think today.

Please read this excerpt....I thought it was really impactful....what situation are you allowing to control your every being...what rock and hard place are you in the midst of...do we all realize that we are leaders even if we don't hold a management job?? Are you leading with all you are and all God wants us to be??

So much to contemplate! To all of you we love being a part of this small group of growing and developing disciples....we love you all, read this and have a great week!

What Really Matters
-by Lorraine Bosse`-Smith

In the end, the kind of car you drove won't matter one bit. Sure, it was comfortable, but whom did you invite in to sit? When your time is up, your big home will just be a pile of wood. It kept you safe, but did you invite as many in as you could? You might have dressed for success during your life,m but did you work on ending strife? You may have made a ton of moeny during your career, but did you love your children and dry every tear? I know you put in long hours into the night, but did you admit you were wrong during a fight? You accomplished great things and excelled past others, but were you a true friend to your brothers? Sure, climbing the corporate ladder was fun, but did you take the time with the Son? As leaders we have an obligations to live by example that God's love, grace, and mercy are ample. Make sure your deeds match your heart and that you finish all that you start. Help others each and every day, and show them the way. Love, give, and do your best. Then at the end, you will be able to rest.