The Tent: A safe place for shepherds to reflect together
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Bill H
Joined: 11 Jun 2008 Posts: 21
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Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:15 pm Post subject: the heart of the matter is the matter of the heart |
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There is a powerful reminder that shepherding is a work of heart.†Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23†This reading reminded me that ultimately, shepherding is not about skill set or competencies but about heart. A great deal of North American leadership is focussed on technique or methodology. This meditation is reminder that shepherding flows from the heart.
Abo-Jamial the Bedouin shepherd described his role in these terms,†What really matters is that you have the heart for it’ (p, 29)
Abo-Jamial in conversation with Dr.Laniak stated,†My sons don’t have the heart for this work so they don’t deserve the business. I’ll sell the flocks to someone else before I let my sheep go to those who don’t care for them.†_________________ Bill H |
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