Jon, man this is a great illustration. I am a ReLeader of our church where the Founding Pastor is still here, a great man, and also my father in law :). If I let my insecurities get the best of me it is difficult to play second violin because it is me focused. I have actually learned when we honor him in his position it causes the entire organization to be in better harmony! Thanks again.
Jon this was so impactful for me as a leader both at wok and the Shriners Children’s hospitals In Oklahoma we have 1435 members all working towards a common goal of helping children I’m comfortable with being unseen I just want to be successful in 2024 ! Thank you for this
“They know that the melody of success is not a solo performance but a symphonic collaboration, where every note, every role, and every unseen effort contributes to a beautiful masterpiece.” 😳 Excellent wording for a second violinist !! ;)
Here’s a thought I wonder how much training one needs to go through to play lead second fiddle.... The journey to undergo training in humility patience and endurance, may certainly be greater than the one playing lead fiddle ? I know I am still learning just to realise there is a greater joy in being second... as one as second fiddle learns to play the carnival to Calvary!!! In the key of the footsteps of the messiah!!
Wow! Pastor, very well said!! I can identify with playing the violin in an orchestra!
That conceot is kinda, sorta what Jesus was talking about when He called us as intercessory prayer warriors, to do it in our PRIVATE prayer closets, not out in public, isn't it? Sometimes it's so easy to think our job doesn't really matter, no one cares if someone doesn't know we're praying,... but Jesus does.
This goes along with some thoughts that I've been pondering on this week....
I'm in the middle of about 4-5 different books right now of various topics.
"Business Boutique" by Christy Wright purchased through the Dave Ramsey organization quite a number of years ago, and I'm just now getting around to reading it. Lol.
"Baptism of Love" by Leif Hetland
Christy was saying that the base of a good business plan needs to be your WHY....
Leif Hetland was discussing the "orphan mentality" topic and the performance attitudes....
Somehow, i guess God was smashing all those thoughts together until by evening time.... i was beginning to identify the WHY of my WHY.... until, the original reason i had for wanting to be involved in businesses that help vulnerable populations, wasn't really the ROOT WHY....
I want my ROOT WHY, for me personally to be, to be an expression of thankfulness to God for everything He's done in my life, heart, and for who He is.
Which, of course, then that led my mind to examine my daily life and pose the question to myself, do I live out that expression of thankfulness on a daily basis whether or not I'm where i want to be in life's journey so that others recognize that and are drawn to Jesus. No matter what my position in life or work.... i went to bed last night pondering on all that mess of questions....
I think my answer to myself is.. surprise...I still have work to do on myself.... i haven't arrived yet...😊
Jon, man this is a great illustration. I am a ReLeader of our church where the Founding Pastor is still here, a great man, and also my father in law :). If I let my insecurities get the best of me it is difficult to play second violin because it is me focused. I have actually learned when we honor him in his position it causes the entire organization to be in better harmony! Thanks again.
Heath you’re one of the best ReLeaders I know and you’re crushing it! Thank you so much for being a part of this community! It’s an honor.
Jon this was so impactful for me as a leader both at wok and the Shriners Children’s hospitals In Oklahoma we have 1435 members all working towards a common goal of helping children I’m comfortable with being unseen I just want to be successful in 2024 ! Thank you for this
Thanks so much brother. Keep doing the unseen! There is ONE who sees what we do!
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“They know that the melody of success is not a solo performance but a symphonic collaboration, where every note, every role, and every unseen effort contributes to a beautiful masterpiece.” 😳 Excellent wording for a second violinist !! ;)
Thanks my friend. Thank you for reading!
Here’s a thought I wonder how much training one needs to go through to play lead second fiddle.... The journey to undergo training in humility patience and endurance, may certainly be greater than the one playing lead fiddle ? I know I am still learning just to realise there is a greater joy in being second... as one as second fiddle learns to play the carnival to Calvary!!! In the key of the footsteps of the messiah!!
Wow! Pastor, very well said!! I can identify with playing the violin in an orchestra!
That conceot is kinda, sorta what Jesus was talking about when He called us as intercessory prayer warriors, to do it in our PRIVATE prayer closets, not out in public, isn't it? Sometimes it's so easy to think our job doesn't really matter, no one cares if someone doesn't know we're praying,... but Jesus does.
Thank you for that reminder!!
This goes along with some thoughts that I've been pondering on this week....
I'm in the middle of about 4-5 different books right now of various topics.
"Business Boutique" by Christy Wright purchased through the Dave Ramsey organization quite a number of years ago, and I'm just now getting around to reading it. Lol.
"Baptism of Love" by Leif Hetland
Christy was saying that the base of a good business plan needs to be your WHY....
Leif Hetland was discussing the "orphan mentality" topic and the performance attitudes....
Somehow, i guess God was smashing all those thoughts together until by evening time.... i was beginning to identify the WHY of my WHY.... until, the original reason i had for wanting to be involved in businesses that help vulnerable populations, wasn't really the ROOT WHY....
I want my ROOT WHY, for me personally to be, to be an expression of thankfulness to God for everything He's done in my life, heart, and for who He is.
Which, of course, then that led my mind to examine my daily life and pose the question to myself, do I live out that expression of thankfulness on a daily basis whether or not I'm where i want to be in life's journey so that others recognize that and are drawn to Jesus. No matter what my position in life or work.... i went to bed last night pondering on all that mess of questions....
I think my answer to myself is.. surprise...I still have work to do on myself.... i haven't arrived yet...😊