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A Cord of Three Strands...
Submitted by Dee on 2007-02-16 and viewed 627 times.
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Reminiscing about the strength in friends, teamworkA Cord of Three Strands... From Ecclesiastes 4: 9 Two are better than one, I noticed in my young son during this basketball season, how much he wanted to do on his own, and be a "star" on the court... often forgetting that there were 4 other boys on the floor, presumably there to execute a play. At the end of the game, each "team member" was shaking his head, wondering why they didn't win. The answer was obvious: the other team played together and combined for more points; they did not. Christian has learned this "eagerness" from his mother, so he comes by it honestly. I, too, often try to figure out how to "handle things", and personally achieve. But... Wouldn't it be better if we automatically knew to work together, and work for the greater good of everyone, and note the value of another's contribution?? I wanted to take a minute to recognize the value of some of the folks around me, who help me and build me up: I have a wonderful family. Some do, some don't. I do. Even though I didn't get through to my Dad on his 86th birthday, and he kids me about preparing my wedding ceremony (which seems to be awhile in its coming), he's a rock that I'd be hard pressed to do without. My brothers and sisters are spread all over the nation, and are wonderfully accomplished with great families of their own... I think about them a bunch, and could tell countless stories about how, at some time or another, we were all "there for one another". My son, as you can see, teaches me something every day:) My fiance is pretty cool, and supports a lot behind the scenes. I was tickled to death the other night (It was after an ice storm of some significance, and he was home from work. Also, curiously, it was Valentine's Day). He had gone to a great deal of trouble to set up things at my house so we would be fairly comfortable in the absence of electric power. I found lanterns, a reading lamp with battery-operated alarm clock, alternative means for cooking, and the ingredients for a supper Christian (my son) had requested. And a card with all the little niceties... but not a mushy one. He often keeps me from taking myself too seriously. A wonderful "team" at work, and great colleagues/supporters in the professional field. I'm sure that you would expect to see those acknowledgements in some LCF Group sales literature or ads, but really...I enjoy doing "what we do" and find it pleasurable to interact daily with the Larsens, Carmen, and our many consultants and contractors. Even in personal endeavors, they offer great advice and help--which is awesome. My church family really makes my day. Nearly every day. There are not very many days where I don't get a phone call or see somebody "out", and hear about some ministry that is taking place. Or, I just get a kick out of their story for the day, or whatever. People pay a lot of money for support and counseling, etc., but I think just an active fellowship with people you share your faith with would heal a lot of ills. I was going to give examples of how our working together is better, but I may have to recount these stories another time for the sake of brevity. But maybe you can think about how you are stronger due to the companions you have, and draw your own conclusions. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Article Source: http://www.lcfarticles.com/. |
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