I was reminded yesterday of a time when the upper management
of a company for which I worked spent a good hour scolding us for a problem
that was completely out of our control.
We were a team giving our very best and the problem turned out to be systemic
and unstoppable. I still feel the wounds
from be shamed by someone who should have been supportive and helpful.
I took away from this a keen awareness of how important it
is that we hand out as much grace and understanding as possible when in a position
of power. The stones we wield are more
powerful and can do more damage. Since
there are people that work for me I must always be aware that my words must be
gracious and kind. I must encourage
others into success.
I know times that I have thrown stones instead of dealing in
grace. Those times have done
damage. I know how much damage has been
done to my heart through those who throw stones instead of dealing in
grace. I must again find myself in the place
of treating others as I wish to be treated.
I must love others as I wish to be loved.
When God entrusts me with authority over someone else in any
situation he is counting on me to give grace to those individuals. I am in such dire need of grace that I must
not fail to give that which I desire to be given.
Wishing you joy in the journey,
Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer
who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home
owner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure
store."
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