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Sunday, July 01, 2007, Sunday, July 01, 2007
Maturity - Responsibility
Been pondering on this topic for a few days and thought that I can try to express my thoughts on it right here... :)
We all know that a person's maturity doesn't come with age alone, but with the acceptance of responsiblity. More of than not, its not a question of whether we know in our mind, but whether we are able to carry out or live out the right attitude we all know isn't it?. It's easy to act the part of being mature but when the rubber hits the road, then the true character will be shown forth. So what does it exactly mean to be able to ACCEPT responsiblity?'
To be responsible is to be answerable for the particular situation or consequence. Throughout the bible, we all can see clearly that people who accept responsibility always prosper but those who shrink away will nonetheless wither away. People like Esau who shrinked away from the responsiblity of protecting his birthright ultimately lost everything isn't it?. On the other hand, individuals like Abraham accepted the responsibility of upholding the vision that God gave him; to be a Father of many nations and he prospered; not just financially, but emotionally and spirtually too.
Like many of you, I used to think that maturity is automatic; used to think that it comes with age until I heard what Pst preached one day; that is:
MATURITY COMES WITH THE ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY.
Right now right here, I have many plans and ideas on my mind; coupled with my never ending wish list of desires, everyday just seems to be a mad-rush for me at times. To rush to work, rush to meet clients, rush back to work, type emails, consolidate reports, test files, meet clients, attend ministry practice, catch up with friends sometimes..the vicious cycle just continues. But whenever I take time off to pray, to cool myself down, to slow down and really pray and talk to God, the sense of peace just overwhelmed me so much that I always tear in His presence, amidst pressure pressure everywhere. I just simple dropped a tear and lift up everything unto His hands.
MATURITY COMES WITH THE ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY.
Right now right here, I have many plans and ideas on my mind; coupled with my never ending wish list of desires, everyday just seems to be a mad-rush for me at times. To rush to work, rush to meet clients, rush back to work, type emails, consolidate reports, test files, meet clients, attend ministry practice, catch up with friends sometimes..the vicious cycle just continues. But whenever I take time off to pray, to cool myself down, to slow down and really pray and talk to God, the sense of peace just overwhelmed me so much that I always tear in His presence, amidst pressure pressure everywhere. I just simple dropped a tear and lift up everything unto His hands.
The fact of the matter is: God understands what you and I are going through right now and the best part is He is building us up every single day!.
Back to the topic of responsiblity, I have learnt over the course of a few months that if I want to mature, then I got to be able to accept responsiblity and shoulder it for the promises I made, for the comments I say and for the actions I portray. At work, home and in church. I have to be the same Glenn throughout and not have 3 different facades. Well, all I can say is that I am in the midst of improving and I am a Work in Progress. But nonetheless, I want to make it a habit that whenever I say yes to something, I must then ensure that I can see it out and complete the task of delivering a promise.
I view responsibility as part of being faithful. When we are responsible for the talents and gifts given to us, we are also being faithful in sowing the seeds that God has given to us isn't it? Thats why it is so important to cultivate the God-given talents that we have in our lives so that we can continue to glorify His name in the marketplace, at home and with our friends!!
The past few weeks have been truly truly tremendous and I just don't know what else to say but to thank God for all that He has done. To you, I just want to tell you that I appreciate you so much so much!...really had a great time fellowshipping with you and sharing on different topics that we talk about..hee...more than words can say, i just enjoy the time spent praying with you, for you too! :)
Last but not least, just want to say that lets continue to be faithful in all things and do the best that we can ok? Because when we do our best, pour out our faith to do all things, then God will handle the rest!
Take care and be blessed!
me
