Word for the day: “Relationships are the new currency”.
John 5:30 (KJV) I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.
BELOVED LEADERS,
I sincerely believe relationships are the new currency. We were created from the beginning to be in a relationship with God and with one another. The greatest work in my life has emerged not in isolation but in community. The Grace and Truth leadership organization is a community built by the people, for the people.
WE NEED TO INCLUDE OTHERS IN OUR PROCESS OF PERSONAL EXPANSION.
Many of you reading today's message pride yourselves on being in control and handling things on your own. I urge you today to expand your thoughts and include others in your process. I’ve discovered in my journey that success is what value I accomplish for myself. However, significance is what value happens when I include and share with others in my life’s purposes.
The notion of reciprocity is a powerful life lesson. Many of us will not grow because we don’t want to get in a position where we need others more than they need us. Let’s examine this for a moment of your time: Consider how we can bring these same attitudes into our significant relationships as well: our marriages, families, and friendships. We can keep our thoughts and feelings well hidden from others because we feel we are self-sufficient.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF RELATIONSHIP VALUE CREATES EXPANSION.
I felt compelled to mention to you that those close to you may not know you in this way because you are limited in sharing from your heart (E.g., Spouse, children, significant others). A significant relationship is a relational dynamic in which a partner decides to either relinquish or assume control of the authority. An alternative perspective suggests that significance can be more effective, or even more so, with someone outside of your everyday life.
In the second circumstance, some may feel less hesitant about relinquishing their power. It is a matter of personal preference and how you choose to expand your life. However, if you decide to include others in your life, do so in a way that fosters personal growth for yourself and others.
We must learn the extraordinary value of having the right types of relationships in our lives. In addition, you will never have any close friends functioning this way. Many of us learn in our upbringing that needing anyone is not a strong choice. I’m suggesting that, for your consideration, spending more time on our own careers and interests rather than with our families and significant others may diminish our value.
When we live our lives, feeling that we must face our life journeys without any help is a very limited view. I just wanted to give you permission today: It’s okay to be needed by others, and it’s also ok for you to need others. Your choice for self-sufficiency and distance deprives you of your basic need for love, relationships, and intimacy. You were made to need others and be needed by others,
The greatest benefit of relationships with significance is that no one is left wondering whose turn it is to lead. I have rarely heard of a fight directly related to roles; in a reciprocity-based relationship, it's all about bringing out the best in each other. Another significant benefit is that it can help enhance a relationship by allowing the parties to work collaboratively.
In significant value relationships, your family and friends will ideally do what is required of them and perform their roles to better and enhance the relationship.
Quote: James Baker, Jr. – “Relationships are the new currency”
POINT TO PONDER
Consider these questions as a guide to some next steps for your life:
Are you living a self-sufficient life?
How are you interacting with those closest to you?
Do you share from your heart?
When will you be ready for a needed authentic relationship?
Where are you in your personal life expansion?
Are you prepared for the significant value in your relationships?
Special Thanks,
Chief Encouragement Officer (CEO) James Baker, Jr., and our leadership team are incredibly thankful to those aligned with us. Help us equip this generation of leaders for their God-given assignments. Your generous donation supports our labor of love, From Grace and Truth Leadership's mission to embrace, empower, and encourage leaders and emerging leaders globally.