Everyone has a comfort zone, or, some may refer to it as a “confidence zone”. The comfort zone is the place we feel the most confident in, and the place where all is well. It’s the “middle of the road” place. It’s been said that most people have two types of fears: fear of rejection and fear of failure. The distance between them will determine the width and size of your comfort zone. The closer your fears are, the smaller the zone; the wider the distance between your fears, the larger your comfort zone. In order to widen the gap, we must be willing to grow and change.

Pat Robertson said there are generally three reasons why people begin to change: need, frustration or depression. We have to step out in faith so that our confidence zone does not restrict our potential. Many of us have incredible potential that will never be realized because of our fears of rejection and failure. Everyone fails, but the lesson is that it’s not fatal and that everyone faces rejection at some point. Learn to accept that not everyone is going to like or accept you. We should develop a sense of who we are and grow from our mistakes. We should learn to deal gracefully with setbacks. The larger and wider you comfort zone is, more opportunities will come your way. It’s not a matter of “What if I can’t,” it’s a matter of “What if I CAN…”

The term “leadership” is used in a variety of ways in today’s world, but what does that really mean? Today’s society says you can be called a leader in one area, and not be one in another. For example, former President Bill Clinton was the leader of the free world and yet he was an adulterer. He had multiple affairs with other women. He wasn’t a leader in the marriage nor was he as a father. So what is leadership anyway? In the church, it’s called servant leadership, where you serve the people and put God and others first. When you give up the right to your own opinions, you become a “fireman” instead of an “arsonist”. You put out fires instead of adding fuel to them. Too many today think that leadership is getting your own way and doing what you want, regardless of how it affects others. Really, leadership is leading people. In fact, the lowest level of leadership is saying, “I’m the boss, and you better do what I say and never disagree with me”. That’s called positional leadership, where people follow you because they have to, not because they want to. The highest form is servant leadership where people follow you because they want to and respect you. You treat them well. Let’s strive to be servant leaders in every area of our lives.

Just a Thought,
PSS
Legacychurch.com

All of us deal with insecurities at some point in our lives. We should recognize them and learn to overcome them. A secure person knows who they are and isn’t threatened by the brilliance and growth of other people. They are comfortable with their place in the world, but are still ambitious. They strive towards their goals while refusing to drag those around them down. Insecurity refers to not feeling sure about oneself, who they are or what they believe in. An insecure person is a vulnerable person who is easily shaped by the views, opinions and ideas of others because they’re uncertain about their own values. They’re unwilling to question the ideas of others or stand up for themselves. We can now see the symptoms of insecurity and can now begin to deal with it. Why is it so important? We don’t want to live and make decisions based on our insecurities, or what others are saying or doing, but based on sound thinking. Be of sound mind.

Just a Thought,
PSS
Legacychurch.com

Kindness makes you happy and happiness makes you kind. The statistics are clear: studies conclude that doing acts of kindness and volunteering makes you healthier. Alan Luke documented his study that concluded that a clear cause-and-effect relationship existed between helping and good health. Helping contributes to the maintenance of good health and it can decrease the psychological and physical effect of diseases and disorders (serious and minor). Performing kind acts reverses feelings of depression and provides a social connection. It also reduces feelings of hostility and isolation that can cause conditions such as stress, overeating and ulcers. These are only a few of the findings. When we do kind acts and help out others, it is beneficial and healthy for our lives. Actually, this reveals what God already knew. When we volunteer and do intentional acts of kindness, we’ll be healthier spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally. So as we go through our days, let’s practice kindness whenever and wherever we can.

Just a Thought,
PSS
Legacychurch.com

When you think of all the things that could make you happy, have you ever considered doing kind acts for others as one of them? Studies have shown that doing things for others will cause you to be happier than doing things for yourself. It showed people are actually happier by doing intentional acts of kindness for others than going out and spending money or doing something for themselves. As we give of ourselves in blessing and helping someone else, it will cause more happiness in our lives. Selfishness or not caring for others is a deterrent to being happy. When it comes to God, He really knows what’s best for our spiritual and emotional health. It’s up to us to walk in it. Many people are looking for happiness. Maybe beginning to do kind acts towards one another would be a good start. The Bible says we are to let our light shine before men that our Father in Heaven would be glorified. In return, God helps us as we purpose to please Him. Happier people are kind people and kind people are happier people.

Just a Thought,
PSS
Legacychurch.com