Add Value

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“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth… “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:3-5, 7-8.

What are you bringing to the party?

Your charming, fun-loving personality? Your oversized wallet? Your favorite deep-dish pizza? Your over-the-top wisdom?

What about us Christ-Followers?

Those of us who are poor in spirit. Who are meek and mourn. Who are pure in heart and seek peace.

Jesus gave us the Kingdom of God manifesto recorded in Matthew chapters 5 to 8. For those who seek to walk under the auspices of God’s Kingdom, these are our marching orders. Each point emphasizes the way to live under a grace-paced life. For most people initially introduced to the Sermon on the Mount, they would say impossible. Life isn’t that way.

Yet Jesus lived it. Practiced the life with His disciples. Who likewise over time practiced and taught the same Way to others.

Living life under the umbrella of God’s Kingdom is counter intuitive. It is the ideal that humanity desires but lack the courage to practice. For unless one surrenders their kingdom to the Lord of Lords, they are correct. But when one captures the vision of Jesus’ gospel message, everything changes. Repentance leads one to accept Jesus as the Lord of their kingdom. One then surrenders their kingdom under the domain of God’s Kingdom. The relief allows them to begin participating within the Triune God’s inner circle of life.

The value they now bring to the party is not themselves. But the message, love, and hope of God’s way and purpose of life. The Spirit within them doesn’t allow them to hide under a deceptive façade. Instead they have been given the privilege of sharing God’s truth and Spirit with others. Even if they kept their tongue tied, their walk and mannerism would shout the love and joy they carry with them.

The value they add in the lives of others is giving them a taste of Kingdom living. Others see and desire to share in the same bountifulness. You become a walking billboard of the Kingdom of God on earth today.

They get to witness what a real Christ-Follower brings to every party. The Spirit of love, joy, and peace. The hope of glory. A Way of life that enriches self and others. A life with purpose and meaning. The opportunity to meet someone who knows Jesus, HIS Father, and the Holy Spirit. Plus God’s transformational power to enrich one’s soul on earth now.

God has a plan for humanity. You are included. So why not accept HIS finished work and take part in the preparation of the largest party this world will ever see.

It all probably began because someone added value in your life at the last party…

Rooting For You in Christ!

Dr. Mike

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Be a Blessing

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Genesis 12:2

“I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. NIV.

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You were created to be a blessing for God and others! Just like Abraham was blessed by God as His chosen vessel to fulfill His plans for humanity, God has chosen and blessed you to be a blessing for others.

Many of us spend most of our lives seeking to be blessed. We want God’s favor. We want riches, relationships, and respect. We want. We want. We want. Yet somewhere in our journey we will meet up with our true self and come to realize what a blind, ignorant, self-centered creature we have been.

We will eventually repent of our attitude and behavior. We will then begin to better hear God’s truth as He unfolds our story with His and begins to renovate our heart. The end result is a new creation patterned after Jesus Christ.

So why fight it any longer?

The sooner we come to realize we are all walking down a path which will eventually end in death makes us all realize what Paul wrote about in 1 Corinthians 15:26. The #1 enemy of all humanity is death.

However, the #1 solution has already arrived. His name is Jesus. He resolved our dilemma by living a perfect life and offering His life in exchange for ours. In the process He opened the door for us to begin exploring eternity.

When the realization hits you that God has a universal eternal plan that already includes you, me, and our neighbors, our typical response is “how do I join?”

When you join Him in His walk, He rubs off on you. His Character, Attitude, and Values become yours. You begin to see life through His eyes. You heart opens up for the success of others. You find ways to contribute your talents, gifts, and treasures for the betterment of others.

You come to realize you were created to be a blessing for God and others. Wherever you walk with God, you seek ways to uplift others, restore those who have been broken, and introduce everyone to the One who is the Center of Life. He is the source of everything good, the truth, and the way.

In other words, since you were created to be a blessing, who will you bless today?

Rooting For You in Christ!

Dr. Mike

Encourager & Founder of
Vocational Leadership 360
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Christmas: Giving an Extraordinary Gift

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“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35 ESV

How did you celebrate Christmas?

Dinner with family and friends? Did you exchange gifts? What if next year we started a new tradition?

What if we gave only gifts to those who cannot give us anything in return? I don’t mean just one item through the Angel Tree program or through your local church community outreach program. Imagine a Christmas where instead of exchanging gifts with family or friends, you combined your family resources and gave to the underprivileged? Homeless, single parents? Orphanage, or to whomever your heart is burden.

What if you start a new family tradition? You have a whole year to discuss it over with your family and plan it out. You may be pleasantly surprised how the Spirit of love, joy, and peace comes through in blessing others with your resources.

Just another radical idea that glorifies God, blesses others, and strengthens oneself in Kingdom reality.

Think about it.

Rooting For You in Christ!