Review of the Time Machine Manifesto -
1. Friendships matter.
2. The call killer is comparison.
3. Free”dumb” is a thing without Jesus.
4. Communicate don’t manipulate; not just saying what I think others want to hear
5. More to me than I can see, 3 part being
6. Satisfaction for “spiritual hanger”
7. Don't be afraid of the struggle
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
(Not talking about sickness, pain or disease here)
A couple of struggles that I have tried to avoid in the past are:
· Dealing with difficult people/co-workers
· Dealing with job functions that no one likes or wants to do
· Having tough conversations to develop relationships
· Being vulnerable in learning something new
· Embracing change
· Staying put when everyone around you seems to be moving on
· Having to start over, take extra time or have patience with an outcome or task (AHHHHHHH=)
Ruth 1:16-17
Ruth 2:2-3
Ruth 2:11-12
Esther 2:8 MSG
Esther 2:15-17
So what can I learn from the struggle, like Ruth & Esther?
1. It may not be the obvious or popular choice.
2. It will involve some hard work.
3. It will allow me to see the blessing of where I am at today.
a. To see value in staying put (loyalty)
4. It will allow God’s grace to be what shines in my life!
