The wonderful people who work with me as part of the Northern Team have times where we meet together to have lunch and work on problems and solutions to our continuously changing processes in serving the precious people of northern New Mexico. We are the largest area with the most diversity of people groups including some areas, as in the area I live, where there is a higher concentration of higher risk needs spread over a larger, more rural area requiring long days of travel. Our work is very challenging, to say the least, but it also very rewarding.
At these meeting concerns are voiced, but we always leave happier for being able to get together, enjoy the fellowship and company of each other, knowing that we can rely upon each other should we need support. I appreciate my leadership, because although they become as downtrodden and overwhelmed as we do at times, they do not push us, because they know how hard we all work and the dedication we have in seeing the people served.
As Christians we always need to be mindful of Whom we are truly serving as we serve others, and we need to have hearts of gratitude for what we do have, what God has provided in the way of jobs, income and opportunities. Our leaders make it a point to help us reflect on positive things that have happened, sharing stories of victories achieved on behalf of a client, small or larger successes. And always, always we share with each other about what we are grateful. For me, I praise God that in our little team, we have a fine young man, as well as several beautiful women of God, who desire to serve Him by serving others. I know that puts a smile on His face, and ours as well.
The days are long and difficult, but the rewards are great and meaningful. To see one person encouraged, strengthened, overcoming great odds, is a blessing beyond comparison. So in closing I offer up this prayer on behalf of our team:
"Thank You, Lord God, for allowing us the privilege of serving Your people. Continue to humble us and transform our character into the image of Christ Jesus as we reach out to a world in need. May we always keep our eyes on You and not on circumstances that cloud our vision, failures which undermine our credibility, or concerns about under achievement. Let us feel Your presence, knowing You love us and are guiding us each step of the way, every day. I praise You for Your counsel and guidance, for Your long-suffering when we grumble and complain. Help us to keep our eyes on You and to trust You as we do our best to bring You praise and glory in everything we do. Amen."
Bringing smiles to the face of the lonely...
Sharing friendship, love, and compassion...
Being an example and bringing hope...
In humility, and service to man, giving honor, praise and glory to Him....!
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