To Whom Much Is Given

Inspirations

To Whom Much Is Given

One day . . . a wealthy family man took his son on a trip to the country, so he could have his son see how poor country people live.
They stayed one day and one night in the home of a very humble farmer. At the end of the trip, and when they were back home, the father asked his son, "What did you think of the trip?"
The son replied, "Very nice dad."
Then the father asked his son, "Did you notice how poor they were?"
The son replied, "Yes."
The father continued asking, "What did you learn?"
The son responded, "I learned that we have one dog in our house, and they have four.
Also, we have a fountain in our garden, but they have a stream that has no end.
And we have imported lamps in our garden . . . where they have the stars!
And our garden goes to the edge of our property. But they have the entire horizon as their back yard!"
At the end of the son's reply the father was speechless.
His son then said, "Thank you dad for showing me how poor we really are."

Isn't it true that all depends on the lens you use to see life?
One can ask himself what would happen if we give thanks for what we have instead of always asking for more.
Learn to appreciate what you have. Wealth is all in one's point of view.

A Mother was having a hard time getting her son to go to school in the morning.

"Nobody in school likes me," he complained.

"The teachers don't like me, the kids don't like me, the
superintendent wants to transfer me, the bus drivers hate me, the school board wants me to drop out, and the custodians have it in for me. I just don't want to go to school."

"But, John, you have to go to school," said his mother sternly. "You're healthy, you have a lot to learn, you have something to offer others, you are a leader.

And besides, you're 40 years old and YOU ARE THE PRINCIPAL."

Have you ever felt like the principal in the above joke?

You are in charge; yet, the charges that you are in charge of can be a real challenge.

Leadership always has its price. It's full of rewards, but the price can be heavy.

Everyone expects you to boost them, but who boosts you?

I was in the church one day. I was alone (at least no other person was there). The day had been hectic and the responsibilities great. I stood in the sanctuary and asked God, "Why do I have to do so much?"

I had the burdens of the church, the burdens of two businesses, and a family to deal with. Plus, I had my own stuff. Everyone has their own stuff in addition to other's stuff. Your own stuff hides in the corners of your mind just waiting for an opportunity to jump forth.

I stood as the echoes of my voice slowly faded.
"Why did I have to do so much?"

I clearly heard God breathe a soft answer into my spirit,
but it wasn't complete. It was half of a sentence
and half of a statement.

"to whom much is given. . ."

That was my answer, "to whom much is given. . ."

There is a quote that goes "you can judge a man by whether he will ask for a light load or a strong back."

It's the principle of the principal.

"to whom much is given. . .

. . . much is required."

~A MountainWings Original~