I heard they are mad. Well, I hope they are mad at right person because I’m going anyway. Do you know there are some people who will not go because of what the people will say? Pull back the layers of the onion and they have allowed the grumbling of people to hinder their progress.

Dreams have gone unfulfilled. Goals unmet. Plans delayed. Mindsets shifted. All because of favor. How can someone be mad at favor? Well that’s easy, when it’s not theirs they have the right to be angry. Well isn’t that just human nature? When things aren’t going our way, it upsets us. Initially those feelings are natural but they do fade away. In due time.

So tell me this, why have your feet stopped moving when the situation you are facing is only temporary? Why have you delayed your destiny for something that won’t last always? It’s only for a short amount of time. Better yet, why let them control your destiny when they may not be in it?

Those that follow me know that I’m an open book. Well this time 2 weeks ago my boss (temporary director of my organization) asked me how I felt about being his deputy. Basically asked me to sit in his seat while he fills his boss’ seat who recently transferred.

These are very big shoes to fill especially since I’m the newest to the organization with only a year and 3 months in. Instead of managing 3 offices, I’d have purview over triple that amount. For some this could be very overwhelming, but for me, I was excited and thrilled. I love learning and connecting dots so from this position I’d get to see everything housed within this organization.

As of today, I’m at my 2 week mark and it’s been very interesting and a lot of fun. My days are whizzing by but I’m enjoying every minute of it. I wouldn’t be here if I allowed the negative thoughts of others to deter me. You see, recall I said I was the newest among several other distinguished leaders. Any of them could have been chosen.

And I’ve learned that a couple of them don’t approve of me. They don’t think I’m qualified for it, not enough tenure, young, etc. Well this is what I think when I hear of their chatter…what they think of me is really none of my business.

Was I suppose to tell my boss no because someone else wanted it? No. Was I suppose to turn it down out of fear of their rejections? No. Turn it down out of sadness for not being liked? Uhh no. It’s like this. I can’t control the decision to choose me so I said earlier, I hope they are upset with the right person. That person isn’t me. I’m here to serve and serve is what I shall do.

Often times I have to remind myself, regardless of those who don’t approve, He approved it and that’s all that matters. I don’t move unless He says to move. And I declare and decree that I want EVERYTHING my Father has for me!

And for you that is reading this…you that placed your dream on hold. You that didn’t take that job because you didn’t like the other employees or the boss. Never let a naysayer delay your progress. People will always have something to say. Let them say it. While they watch you soar to new heights continue to accept God’s blessings. If they don’t approve of you, stay the course, as that will pass, in due time.

Thanks for your attention. Remember you are your own competition.

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