“Being a marathoner was about something way bigger than me. It was about inner strength, perseverance, discipline, faith… It took me coming in thirteenth to understand what it all meant.” Meb KeflezighiI was giving an introduction to a class when my boss appeared in the doorway and asked me to step outside. She explained she’d received a comment from someone who had taken the class the prior day. As a result I was not to teach the class any longer.
I thought I had done the best thing for the students—being trained by one of their own—and in developing advanced skills for the content experts that might further their careers. Days later I discovered what the ‘comment’ was. Someone had said something about using experts to deliver the training. I explained to my boss the comment was a compliment, not a complaint. My boss was not aware that following the introduction I sat in the back of the room only to support the novice trainers. But still it hurt to think my boss would assume the comment was a complaint rather than a compliment without asking me, or observing the class. I felt misunderstood, but worse I felt injured by my boss who had earlier been my supporter, my advocate who had previously worked to develop my skills for further advancement. It was some time before I was able to see God’s hand in it. As a result of the experts teaching the class, one of them became a trainer. In fact he filled the opening when I left to take a position as a quality consultant in our division…a job my boss recommended me for, much to my surprise. It can often take a retrospect view for me to see God working in my life. Do circumstances seem like they’re mounting up against you and there’s no way out? Is it so dark that you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel, so to speak? How will you respond today to endure the present situation, believing that God’s hand is in it for your good? Lord, may I never forget Your faithfulness in past situations, because it helps me understand that often Your plan is bigger than just me and my current circumstance. Amen “He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” Psalm 91:4
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WelcomeI love the wisdom of the ages gleaned from relevant quotes. In them there is a connection to the human experience that crosses all borders. Join me as I relate my personal experiences, and link the wisdom of the quote to the Source of all wisdom: God's Word, the Bible. Enjoy, Libby Categories
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