We assume things everyday of our lives. We make assumptions about people, about situations, about circumstances, decisions, so forth and so on. Assumptions are never a good thing. My dad says that when you assume something you look pretty stupid. Well, he says something else, but I can not write about it on my blog. Assumptions are a dangerous way to do ministry and to live. Why?
When we assume we really do not have all the information required to make a logical decision. Often times, we either jump to conclusions or are too lazy to go and find all the information ourselves. Slow down, quit jumping to conclusions, process all of the facts.
When we assume, the majority of the time, we are only seeing life from our perspective through the lens of our own experiences. To truly make a level decision, you need to see life from someone else's perspective, walk a day in someone else's shoes. How selfish are you to always think that your way is right, to think that you have all the answers? If you had the answers, then why didn't they come to you to start with?
People often time only assume the worse. They are so afraid of disappointment, failure, or rejection, they will not get their hopes up. People that refuse to get excited, are people who lack the passion to lead or get the job done. If you can not see the possibilities, if you can not be excited about where you are going on this journey called life, then you can not take anyone along with you.
Assumptions are dangerous. What assumptions are you making today that you need to change? Remember to assume only makes an..........you look stupid
Monday, December 8, 2008
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