In life, no matter the vocation, calling or life's work as church planter, church pastor, or missionary each would benefit from THICK SKIN:
1. Absorb constructive feedback. We need to take in comments and observations that will enable us to learn how to do better, learn more, and return a higher level on whatever our life gifts are. It is reflection based on converting feedback into renovated actions.
2. Deflect inaccurate or hurtful criticism. People or situations will try to slow us down at times. We need to weather the storms and gain strength. These are the situations, sometimes, that carve in our skin’s character lines.
3. Thrive in uncertainty and through tests. With our internal strength of spirit, we can do more than just survive unexpected encounters and life-changing events. We can gain a renewed commitment or a refreshed outlook. We cannot afford to be clamped down for one simple reason –life is too short.
4. Maintain momentum forward. One step back and two steps forward still give us forward momentum. The one step back should be the absorption moment, reflecting and transforming ourselves and our mission......
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