06/07: Accountability
Category: Encouragement Cafe with Luann & Friends
Posted by: Luann
We all need it. Accountability. It is not something I've cherished in my life, I'll be honest. I have feared with accountability I would "let somebody down" because I know my tendencies. Therefore, it is easier to resist committing. But easier is NOT the life God has mapped out for my life, or yours.
Last year God was whispering to my heart,
"TRUST"
because of the journey He was taking me on with Encouragement Cafe...
this year it's
"ORDER"
Now I need to get truthful with you.
He made me, so He knows that I am a great starter, but a lousy finisher. It's true. When I look in the rear view mirror of my life I see a pattern of half-done things. When I analyze my record I find that the things I've done really well, were SPRINT-like projects. I'm great at spotting the need and D-I-N (my kids know that acronym...DO IT NOW).
However, if you glance at the long-term items that require stick-to-it resolve, I'm an 80lb. weakling. My attention span is thwarted and I become like the cat in this clip from BOLT, the movie.
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Since I have my hands in so many different things, God has provided accountability partners on all fronts. He knows me ;o)
In Encouragement Cafe, I have Ramona, who keeps me on track. Cheryl, who keeps us financially sound. Dawn, who helps direct the ship.
In Proverbs 31 Ministries, I have LeAnn Rice/Rachel Olsen/Barb Spencer/Wendy Pope who gently kick my tail to keep me writing/speaking.
In my own Bible study time, I have Weeta, who invited me to the Bible Study Fellowship to study Isaiah, my dad's favorite book!
In life, Carol who reminds me to stay balanced.
In real estate, I have Ify Egbuna (my wonderful Nigerian friend) and the BOLD class that meets every week to challenge my follow-through.
In fitness, my neighbor Diane, an avid runner, who has agreed to let me tag along ;o) Run/walk with her every other day now.
And YOU! Joy, who kicks my tail when I slow down writing on this blog. Lee, who reminds me that sharing does matter. Tiffany and Amy and Margaret and Sherri and Deanna and every single reader who has ever read or commented on this journal of my life thoughts. You hold me accountable.
And I thank you. Here's the deal. Don't give up on me & I won't give up on you, ok? I am so flawed, but love me anyway. There will be times when I let you down, thankfully He is holding us all up.
Love you to pieces! So who holds you accountable?
Last year God was whispering to my heart,
"TRUST"
because of the journey He was taking me on with Encouragement Cafe...
this year it's
"ORDER"
Now I need to get truthful with you.
He made me, so He knows that I am a great starter, but a lousy finisher. It's true. When I look in the rear view mirror of my life I see a pattern of half-done things. When I analyze my record I find that the things I've done really well, were SPRINT-like projects. I'm great at spotting the need and D-I-N (my kids know that acronym...DO IT NOW).
However, if you glance at the long-term items that require stick-to-it resolve, I'm an 80lb. weakling. My attention span is thwarted and I become like the cat in this clip from BOLT, the movie.
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Since I have my hands in so many different things, God has provided accountability partners on all fronts. He knows me ;o)
In Encouragement Cafe, I have Ramona, who keeps me on track. Cheryl, who keeps us financially sound. Dawn, who helps direct the ship.
In Proverbs 31 Ministries, I have LeAnn Rice/Rachel Olsen/Barb Spencer/Wendy Pope who gently kick my tail to keep me writing/speaking.
In my own Bible study time, I have Weeta, who invited me to the Bible Study Fellowship to study Isaiah, my dad's favorite book!
In life, Carol who reminds me to stay balanced.
In real estate, I have Ify Egbuna (my wonderful Nigerian friend) and the BOLD class that meets every week to challenge my follow-through.
In fitness, my neighbor Diane, an avid runner, who has agreed to let me tag along ;o) Run/walk with her every other day now.
And YOU! Joy, who kicks my tail when I slow down writing on this blog. Lee, who reminds me that sharing does matter. Tiffany and Amy and Margaret and Sherri and Deanna and every single reader who has ever read or commented on this journal of my life thoughts. You hold me accountable.
And I thank you. Here's the deal. Don't give up on me & I won't give up on you, ok? I am so flawed, but love me anyway. There will be times when I let you down, thankfully He is holding us all up.
Love you to pieces! So who holds you accountable?
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Deanna wrote:
I love you, whether or not you're doing everything perfectly isn't relevant; your heart shows through so beautifully. Really, your honesty and willingness to reach out have touched me so much. I'm returning to She Speaks this year. Looking forward to seeing you!