So, Bishop came to visit me during midday cafe a couple of weeks ago. I told my husband about how excited everyone was...and how 50 million people kept running in and out of the studio during his visit.
Now Eugene has always been a Christian...but he has never been big on the names of the power preachers of the universe. So of course he had heard about the Bishop....but wasn't totally familiar with him or his teachings.
So, here I am . . .totally asleep, in LA-LA land . . . and Eugene decides to turn on the TV . . .and whattya know, the Bishop is on TV. He hits the record button, and goes back to sleep.
Well, all I can say is THANK YOU JESUS! I am a FIRM believer that EVERYTHING happens for a reason. I really needed to hear the message that was being given that early morning. There are so many things that have weighed so heavy on my heart about my past work experiences. I feel so much better now.
How To Work In A Hostile Environment
By TD JAKES
2. Do your job well, but remember your mission. God put you there to be a Light.
3. Seek opportunites to change the atmosphere without commenting on the problems. You have a God to talk to. You are on an assignment. Quietness and competence shall be your strength.
4. Don't let your environment get inside of you. You should influence it, not let it influence you. Stop going to work to be fed. You didn't come to receive, you came to give.
5. Increase your capacity to work with different personalities. God will often bless you through people you don't even like!
6. Remember, where you are does not define where you are going. This will deliver you from frustration. God has a plan for your life. Keep your eye on the prize. When Peter did this, he was able to walk in what other people sank in!
7. Get the optimum results with minimal confusion. Be effective without making the environment worse.
8. Don't be associated with one group or clique. Labels limit your usefulness. God wants you to work with everybody but be labeled by nobody. Use all your gifts.
9. Always keep your song near you. Keep a consecrated place in your soul. Hold on to your praise.
10. Understand that God anoints you for trouble. Put on the whole armor of God before before to work.
Well, AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAmen!