My Reflections

Helping others is ministry

Take UP Your Cross

Prompt:
If you could start any ministry, what would it be and who would it serve?

Answer:
Besides, what I am currently doing, I would like to help the homeless. Well, I would also like to have a singing ministry too. Of course, helping others in general is a ministry.

I guess for the homeless, I am not sure what kind of ministry would be best. I would definitely want to help them with every day needs most people take for granted. Maybe the ministry can supply tents and blankets and other basic items.

As far as a singing ministry, I would love to travel around, share testimonies, teach God's Word, and sing at various churches or different places. I don't necessarily want to be famous. I just want to touch people’s lives for Jesus any way I can. Honestly, I wonder if I am getting to old to do something like this. Maybe I can still do something on Youtube or Facebook. Hey, I can at least dream. Lol

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PROMPT July 23rd

A couple of weeks ago, I asked you about the Best Boss you've ever had. Tonight, write about the worst boss you’ve ever had.

You don't want to know. Lol You are digging deep with some of these questions. Well, you asked for it. 😡

The one boss that found my buttons, well maybe there have been a couple, was a manager I had in fast food. Both of the ones I am thinking of were at fast food.

Most people know I am very easy to get along with, but one thing that will push my button quicker than anything is disrespect. You might be my manager, but you do not have the right to talk down to me. Do not insult me, make me feel like you think I am stupid, or talk to me like I am two. I am an adult. I hope they are too especially if they are a lot younger than me.

Having said this, there was a female who thought she could bully me because she was my manager. One day she physically pushed me. I lost it. We got into a verbal heated “discussion” right there in the drive thru. I was so angry I was in tears. Thankfully, there was another manager there who told me to clock out and go home and that we could talk about it later. I ended up taking a leave of absence until I calmed down enough to confront her. It took me about 3 weeks to calm down enough too. I knew if she said anything to me or anything, it would not be pretty. I wanted to harm her at that point.

For the record, crying is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign it is taking everything in me to hold back. I either cry at this point or my voice and everything will become very solemn and monotone. The look in my eyes will also tell you something if you pay attention.

The other one was a man who always liked talking down to me. I could get along with him as a person, but as a manager, he and I were always arguing. The store manager had to step in and referee at one point. She was kind of laughing, but said I needed to try to get along with him. She could see my point of view. I just wasn't going to let him take advantage of me and run over me because I was a female.

I ended up eventually leaving both jobs. I guess I have always been a bit mouthy at times. I just have an issue when I feel like I or someone else is being treated unfairly. It is hard for me to just stand by and keep my mouth shut in those situations. I do have a temper, but I try to keep it under control.

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Tell us about your writing space. Where do you write your blog posts?

Honestly, I usually relax across my bed to write. Sometimes, I will write at the dining room table too.

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This sounds like someone just being friendly to random strangers. We should all look for opportunities to help other people. If you have nothing else to give, give them your smile.

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Describe your favorite sunrise or sunset location. What appeals to you the most when you're there?

I love to see it across a lake. It is so pretty as it is reflected across the water.

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