20 Dec 08 - Appointment of Authority

people, let's not talk about 'earning respect' first..
instead, let us acknowledge the fact that leaders are appointed by God.
even your parents,ur elder siblings and ur boss are appointed by God to have authority over you. be it a good leadership or not,they ARE appointed by God. (who are you to challenge the Creator's appointment on His creations?)

i believe everyone is learning in this life journey.. everyone is learning to balance life to take on new responsibilities; learning to take on the expected role tasks.. just like no one knows how to be a good father,until he takes time n effort to adjust his lifestyle, to manage and to take on the expected roles of a good father. all these require time and patience, even forgiveness as we 'trial n error' on one another..

of course u can 'voice out' but have you done your part of being submissive to this appointment of authority?
the person may not 'earn' your respect, but have you earned his respect?
so what if you have given 'chances' for him to earn your respect? just like the 5 languages of love, your language of 'giving chance' might not be his language hence he dun understand it at all..

didn't i mention before that we are all raw stones? the Word of God says we are iron sharpening iron. no one is a perfect fit for another. it all requires a process of polishing before we 'try to' fit in. all things happen for a reason. A reason to give u a better future and greater hope.
let this be a good polishing experience.. there's so much we can learn from one another during this process, instead of complaining..
let us learn to see the stars in the dark..


Rom 13:1
Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.

Jer 29:11
For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.