people matter more than money

In our ministry we spend a lot of time thinking about how to navigate through with the financial resources we have and how to even increase said resources to do more ministry. It’s not so difficult to figure out that the level of resources your possess is equivalent to the amount of ministry you can do. It just is what it is, like any business really.




YET, People resources are THE MOST IMPORTANT. And I am constantly hoping that I am a blessing to people and never treat anyone as someone to be used for a purpose. However, I do believe every person does have talents and giftings and it kills me when they don’t put them into action.







I love my beautiful family, I am so blessed.



I am thankful for the people who are in my life, all of them. Every single person is there for a reason. I have made some great friendships this last year.



I do not have all of the answers. I am thankful for this one for many reasons. One of the main ones is that I am typically VERY self reliant and I have learned that with what we are doing, it simply isn’t an option to rely only on my strength, I’m learning.



I enjoy learning new things. A LOT!



The greatest blessings I’ve received this year are from unexpected places.



Much of what I assumed, was wrong, for the most part.



NEW LEARNINGS:



If you truly love people and give of yourself, people notice.



Never take a friendship for granted or any relationship for that matter.



People matter more than stuff, or ideas, or even plans. It’s always about people.



To do what you want to do it’s going to take a lot more money than you thought.



It’s not only OK to take time away for yourself, it’s imperative. Someone is going to set your schedule, it might as well be you.



Actions always prove personal values.



The number of hurting people in our community is astounding. I’m not trying to be naive, but I’m not kidding. This is unique because in our community it’s not the “thing” to be hurting or need help. So, it is VERY difficult to discover these needs.



What Seth Godin said in his book Tribes about people is true to the nth degree in our community, and then some.



Lastly, when you follow after Jesus, most people won’t understand and some people will get upset.


Invest in people..Pour urself into people..Money and everything money can buy will rot .. But...People r Eternal...Love People!Leaders set people up for success while taking responsibility for their failures!Blessing comes from trusting God's ability, not my own.