During this first tour cycle, laughter was such a great medicine for the team.
I have had to cope with many a circumstance here in South Africa by laughing at myself. Taking myself too seriously is counterproductive to being a good leader. For people who know me, I have come a long way from my neurotic need for perfection. South Africa is good for me.
I have had to cope with many a circumstance here in South Africa by laughing at myself. Taking myself too seriously is counterproductive to being a good leader. For people who know me, I have come a long way from my neurotic need for perfection. South Africa is good for me.
I have been reminded of this coping method a lot this past two weeks. My parents came all the way across the Atlantic ocean to visit me! It been such an amazing 2 1/2 weeks with them. Watching them navigate a new country (food, driving on the "wrong" side of the road, language, potholes, directions, etc.) has been a great reminder of how necessary it is to laugh at circumstances out of your control and enjoy the journey no matter how bumpy it may be.
Sarah Young in Jesus
Calling:
Learn to Laugh at
yourself more freely. Don’t take yourself or your circumstance so seriously.
Relax and know that I am God with you.
When you desire My will above all else, life becomes much
less threatening. Stop trying to monitor My responsibilities—things that are
beyond your control. Find freedom by accepting the boundaries of your domain.
Laughter lightens your load and lifts your heart into
heavenly places. Your laughter rises to heaven and blends with angelic melodies
of praise. Just as parents delight in the laughter of their children, so I
delight in hearing My children laugh. I rejoice when you trust n Me enough o
enjoy your life lightheartedly.
Do no miss the Joy of My Presence by carrying the weight of
the world on your shoulders. Rather, take My
yoke upon you and learn from Me. My yoke is comfortable and pleasant; My burden
is light and easily borne.
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