"Are You Effective"

This week, I was listening to Bishop TD Jakes talking about being effective in whatever you do. His sermon reminded me of one of my favorite parables (Matthew 25:14-30) in the bible where a man gives each one of his servants talent(s) - you have to read the story to get a better understanding. As I continued to listen, I thought about how some of us, often go after positions that we think will make us look great, feel important, or fill a void of inadequacy. Now don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with striving for the best. But in our striving, we should ask ourselves, what am I striving for this position/status for, and whom am I going to effect, once I get it. Because the truth of the matter is, unless we are influencing, effecting, and changing the lives of others in a productive way, all we have is position/status. And what's the point of having power if it is ineffective. So, as we use this talent, this gift, this position, whether it be a teacher, an administrator, a preacher, a poet, whatever, that God has so graciously given to us, we should ask ourselves, who are we really trying to effect. Remember, we were created by the Father to help others, and can't no position/status take the place of that. Without us being in it, it's only a position; we make it, it doesn't make us. Sisters, and I'm extending it to the brothers as well, leave your mark today, by the power of effectiveness. Peace and love.....