Who has made the most impact on your

Who has made the most impact on your life?

April 15, 2024

Who has made the most impact on your life? Who is someone you look up to? Who influenced or influences your life? Who was your role model while growing up? I was asked those questions when I was at Baptist Medical Center getting my credentials to be a Chaplain. I said my mother and father and God. My supervisor did not think that was a good enough answer. He said, “What female influenced your life. Name a female role model.” I said, “My mother.” He got frustrated with me and told me to think about it. I said, “I won’t change my mind. God called me into the ministry and my parents taught me about God and life. Why aren’t those good enough answers?” Needless to say, that supervisor and I did not get along after that. Sometimes people say and do things to influence you in either a positive or negative way. Remember if you keep your eyes focused upon the LORD God Almighty you will not and cannot go wrong in life! Proverbs 3:5-6 reads, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” God Bless. Amen.

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