The most valuable commodity for a woman in leadership is her time. It can also be the most difficult to protect. Often our day is perfectly planned, our to-do list organized to maximize completion. Then someone stops by unexpectedly for a chat; a task takes longer than expected; or a crisis call comes requiring that we drop everything to handle it. This is a normal part of the job when you are ministering to others. However, disruptions can become a cause for concern if we allow them to become an excuse to put things off.
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Whether you are a full-time staff member, part-time staff member or volunteer leader, your position requires time – a lot of it. There is always something to do, someone to call or see – and that is only for your role as a leader. If there is a family waiting at home, the responsibilities multiply exponentially. With so much on your plate, this creates stress whether you know it or not.
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People love the spectacular. Tourists flock to the natural wonders in the United States: the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls and Yellowstone, to name a few. The world holds an overabundance of equally incredible places, man-made as well as natural, that attract thousands of tourists wanting an in-person glimpse of these phenomenal marvels. We humans create other wonders such as daredevil shows and extreme sports, watched by thousands. We love to be amazed.
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Your day started early—up with the sun, rushing to finish the last minute preparations for the event. You pray. You pray with your leaders. Then you open your hands to the Lord in faith that He will give the increase. And He does. The results are incredible, even more than you hoped.
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Typically, I make note of scriptures I find motivating and inspirational when I study. I get caught up in the encouragement and sometimes neglect to notice invaluable instruction hidden in a narrative account because on the surface it seems insignificant. I realized this while reading the story in Acts 15 of the conflict between Paul and Barnabas.
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