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KILLERS OF OUR VISION AND MISSION FOR GOD
(Job 23:11- 14) … For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him.
In his book “Thinking for a Change”; Dr. John C. Maxwell shared about “Remove Creativity Killers”. He wrote: “Take a look at the following phrases. They are almost guaranteed to kill creative thinking any time you hear (or think) them:
· I’m Not a Creative Person
· Follow the Rules
· Don’t Ask Questions
· Don’t Be Different
· Stay Within The Lines
· There Is Only One Way
· Don’t Be Foolish
· Be Practical
· Be Serious
· Think of Your Image
· That’s Not Logical
· It’s Not Practical
· It’s Never Been Done
· It Can’t Be Done
· It Didn’t Work For Them
· We Tried That Before
· It’s Too Much Work
· We Can’t Afford to Make a Mistake
· It Will Be Too Hard to Administer
· We Don’t Have the Time
· We Don’t Have the Money
· Yes, But…
· Play Is Frivolous
· Failure Is Final
This can also apply to anyone who may have a dream, vision and goals in life. Some of the phrases may have been a killer to some churches or organizations already. An individual, some homes, sincere leaders or an ordinary citizen or student could have been a victim of some of those negative phrases already. David said; God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. 12- Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work. Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6- In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (Psalm 62:11; Proverbs 3:5- 6)
