Word for the day "Accepting Responsibility"
Genesis 33:4 (ESV) But Esau ran to meet him and embraced him and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.Refusing to take responsibility for the harm you have caused others only leads to further damage. As weeks, months, or years pass, lack of communication, unrelenting anger, and hateful emotional exchanges can all create tremendous turmoil in your life. This unresolved atmosphere created by this tension often tempts you to focus on wrongs done to you, rather than taking responsibility for the wrongs you may have committed. I call it the blame game!So when you persist in blaming others because it keeps you from dealing with the painful truth of your immature behavior. When you have harmed someone in the past, you really need to take responsibility for it. What better time than now to move forward in this area of your life?Read the Old Testament account in Genesis (Chapter 33) in its entirety When Jacob eventually faced his brother Esau, the two were able to express love for each other even though they both remembered the pain of the past. Accepting responsibility for wrongdoing can be a frightening thing, because it requires that we face your weaknesses and stop blaming others for your problems.Point to ponder- I encourage you today, you can take courage and instruction to do so through Jacob. Seek God's help in restoring your relationships. Is it someone in your family? at your workplace? in your ministry? In your neighborhood? Don’t just act impulsively in doing so, seek guidance from God and a matured person!Our Leadership team is especially thankful for those of you who provided financial donations and support in the month of August 2016 by partnering with us in efforts to advance the kingdom of God in this 21st century season: Special thanks to Mr. William Wilson, Ms. Gertrude Scott, Ms. Divinia Stewart, Ms. Norma Hernandez and Ms. Vanessa Gaskins. Why don't you take the opportunity to write us on our blog and let us know how we are doing in serving you Great people, we'd love to hear from you! Follow me on Twitter @Elder James Baker, as I endeavor to encourage and empower leaders of today and tomorrow! Kingdom Blessings,Pastor James Baker, Jr.Thank you for using the Word Cup devotionals brought to you through Grace and Truth Leadership on (Word press). We are a faith-based, donor-supported ministry. If you have been touched by these daily devotionals, and would like to make a monthly pledge or a special gift of any amount, please use the link below to give as the Lord leads. Thank you so much!http://www.graceandtruthleadership.org/#!donate/vv9e2