Sheray Franklin MISS BLACK OKLAHOMA USA 2010-2011

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Royal Living - Discretion Before Decisions

Royal Living - Discretion Before Decisions

All these scriptures: New Century Version

Proverbs 25:9b-8 Because of something you have seen (and judged to represent a certain situation), do not quickly take someone to court (push for a decision). What will you do later when your neighbor proves you wrong? (and the final answer is totally different than you thought)

Proverbs 19:2-3 Enthusiasm without knowledge is not good. If you act too quickly, you might make a mistake.

People's own foolishness ruins their lives, but in their minds they blame the Lord.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust the Lord with all your heart, and don't depend on your own understanding.

Remember the Lord in all you do, and he will give you success

Email Hell

This week, there have been two streams of emails that demonstrated the wisdom of royal living. Several participants in the one are frustrated over a troublesome situation. It is not an easy fix. The issues are complicated and not understood to any significant level by any of the people in the discussion. All want it resolved. Many are ready to take action just to get the pain off of their list of things to do. The stream of vitriolic back and forth blame shifting is embarrassing.

Every person sees the situation from their pain point. It has been taken for decision without true consultation with all the neighbors. Now the person who posed a solution is seen as the cause of the situation not just a helper to resolve.

Expensive Chaos

A second situation demonstrates again how conclusion jumping can go awry. One jumped into the middle of a situation and demanded a solution. A partial solution was brought forward that was not reasonable to implement in a timely manner. It lags and lags and gets caught on other snags. A new solution will be drafted, surely. Yet no one will be happy. The root causes will still plague the situation and cause further consternation.

Wise Resolve

A client has issue with a coworker who is married to a worker. Whew! It affects business decisions and is costing the client mistakes and money. Through patience and listening and looking to the hearts of those involved, our team came up with a face-saving plan to address. Late Friday a communication came to me telling me the plan can be a big win for all. Instead of pushing for a decision, we found a way to encourage and promote friendship. Whew! Thanks, God.

Every Day Justice

There are many situations that come to mind this week alone. Each took key people discussing and some time cussing to come to joint vision. We don't like to listen, do we? We like to be right. We like to make decisions for others and then have them tell us we are right. It is not royal living. It is petty living. It is wasteful living, burns up internal energy, and isolates needed friends.

Sitting and Ducking

Just as many issues end up with analysis paralysis. Some folks don't know when to call the hand and get a decision made. That can be terminably frustrating for all. A conversation with a business partner against whom others brought accusations brought out an indecisiveness on the part of another involved. Their fence sitting and ducking of responsibility is causing all to struggle and the end client to suffer.

Royal Insight

To see into a matter before making a decision or calling for a decision brings long term resolution and productivity that lasts. It might take ten minutes or ten days or even ten months or ten years. Discretion knows when to congeal information and move. Discretion is part of royal living. To gather the facts, listen to others, make a decision, and trust the Lord to work it through to good completion is the heart of royalty.

There is no simple answer or formula to apply here. Discretion plus insight plus wisdom plus patience plus action plus trust wins the day for the royal. We will make mistakes and God will cover. Our true friends will know our heart and abide. All will prosper.

Prayer:

Father, life is so full of decisions. Situations jump in front of us all day and every day. Equip our eyes to see true. Equip our minds to think clear and with best heart to support others. Let trust of You come through as increased trust of others. Show us prosperous paths for decisions. Breed royal insight and timing into us that we might move with productive decisiveness.

Phil Larson, 405-388-8037'
508 Tumbleweed Dr.
Yukon, Oklahoma 73099

Royal Living, You. Kingly Risings.

Royal Living - Kingly Rising

Proverbs 25:6 Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;
7 it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than for him to humiliate you before his nobles.

Pennies For Names

At an industry function a pesty salesperson kept isolating me from the group. It was bothersome. It was painful. He will never sell to my company. The method of name dropping people he did not know well resulted in my dropping him from my list of potential vendors. In his space, I buy $100,000 a month. Nothing will go to his company.

Proving your ignorance of the needs of another by vaunting yourself forward through relationships or stance does not result in right results. It results in being pushed away from decision makers. So why do we do it?

Dollars for Listening

Another sales professional in the same product and service space listens. Her approach is open eared and malleable. When we conflict, we work through. She is welcomed in my office and among my team. There is no necessity for her to name drop to me or with my name. She just goes about her business. When I need a solution, I call her. In fact, I direct my staff to call her and get her advice.

Irritants

A continual dripping irritant is when a staff member uses my name to get someone else to agree with their idea. "Well, Phil said,........." and then something I never said is inserted or something totally out of context is included. When it gets back to me there is a persistent thought strain in my mind. A person who drops names to get approval is unsure of themself and their idea, unwilling to take personal responsibility, possibly disloyal, and definitely not convinced of their own direction. If you don't know where you are going, no road will get you there. You will end up in the wrong place every time.

This approach by a staff member tends to result in less influence and less appointed responsibility over time.

Cures

Live royal. Live confident.

There is a certain hubris to a confident person. They do not need to drop names. They do not need to sit in the front row. They do not need a light shined on them. They know who they are, take confident action, and assume responsibility. In time, they believe right will win over noise and persistent and diligent action will conquer any task. They study to show themself approved and focus energy and effort on results not impressions.

Prayer

Father, You are the author of confident hope and expectant faith. Bring such into You. Today show You direction and information that allows a persistent and diligent path through obstacles and into victories. Treat You as royal family.

May the eyes of our understanding be full of light to see the hope of our calling as royalty.

May the insight and inspiration of our hearts be encouraged to walk with excellence and steadfastness.

May we ever listen for the sound of Your power moving on our behalf in small and large exploits.

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Phil Larson, 405-388-8037
508 Tumbleweed Dr.
Yukon, Oklahoma 73099

Royal Culture II

Follow this link to a video update on the Back To School Operation in Matamoros http://youtu.be/Pdy6_2OTA_Y

Proverbs 25: 3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.

Royal Culture

Remember these verses are selected by the men of Hezekiah in researching wisdom for royal culture. In Christ, we are called to live as partakers of His divine nature. We are called children of God, a holy and royal priesthood.

Heaven and Earth

Between the two, there is unfathomable expanse of mystery. After all of our years, we understand so little. We look and look in our microscopes and telescopes and still understand so little.

Royal Search

Kings and leaders learn to be quiet and studied. Upcoming leaders must look into the life of the leader and learn on their own. Many secrets are held by leaders. They have learned over time and realize only those that study will be worthy of the information. Some leaders are more willing than others to be teachers and sponsors.

Pulling It Out

Some years back, I approached a leader and questioned whether I should pursue an MBA. He looked straight at me and recommended I get a "street smart" MBA. Then he set up a sequence of events to drive me into building a company from scratch within the larger company. The lessons have been coming for years as I interchange with many other leaders in the process. Some lessons are good. Some are painful. But the journey has been full of lessons. Along the way, it is my joy to pass on the lessons.

Prayer:

Father, help us to be both unsearchable and open to give. As we lead, let us hold dearly to the truths we learn. Help us to release them at the most appropriate times to the most appropriate individuals. Help us to be open and learn from those who lead around us.

 

Follow this link to a video update on the Back To School Operation in Matamoros http://youtu.be/Pdy6_2OTA_Y

Phil Larson
405-388-8037
508 Tumbleweed Dr.
Yukon, Ok 73099

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Royal Living

Follow this link to a video update on the Back To School Operation in Matamoros http://youtu.be/Pdy6_2OTA_Y

Proverbs 25:1-2 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied: It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

Royal Culture

When Hezekiah was preparing to be king, he did some research. His men went into the archives of Solomon and looked for wisdom related to running the kingdom. Out of over 3000 proverbs, we get chapters 25-29. These are proverbs designed for operating a great culture. Now that we finished Psalm 46, which was written after the angel took out 285,000 of the opposing army leadership, let's look at how to live like royalty in this world.

God's Hidden Treasure

God conceals. Jesus would tell parables that made a little sense, but not total sense. People scratched their head. Jesus would then explain to the disciples, His leaders. He reveals to His friends.

Royal Search

Children of the Creator with wisdom will search out a matter. They will look for nuggets in the concealed. Over time, they will see what they need to see to be successful.

Living Wisdom

A friend just put a great nugget on facebook. She's not been know for wisdom. When I made a comment about her growth, she responded she must be getting older. When we live and look, we learn. It happens. She is entering royal living.

Prayer:

Father, we all need wisdom. Let us live with royal intentions. Excite in us a sense of divine purpose and assignment. We are Your children. We are meant to rule over life and circumstance. Reveal. Show. Inspire our hearts with Your wisdom dealt in love into our hearts.

 

Follow this link to a video update on the Back To School Operation in Matamoros http://youtu.be/Pdy6_2OTA_Y
Phil Larson, 405-388-8037'
508 Tumbleweed Dr.
Yukon, Oklahoma 73099

He Is Here For Evotion In All Times.

Psalm 46:11 The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress.

When the stillness of God enters our heart and mind, we are ready to see His presence.

He is here among us.

All the time, he is here with us, Evotion.

Everyday, the Father of All Goodness walks with you, Evotion.

Confidence in Him allows us to see.

Trust in Him enables us to stand in His protection with simple confidence and awareness.

Questions

Every day there is someone questioning what I do. Is this the right business? Will it work? Do you know what you are doing? That is just the friends.

They can't get it on time. He doesn't have enough experience. His team is young. That is the competitors.

Will it really work? How can I be sure? Is there another place cheaper? That is the clients.

Confidence

Walking with God allows me to relax and keep walking with confidence. His affirmation keeps us going. His confidence and interruption in our lives keeps us focused on moving forward. Not every question has a ready answer.

Trips and Toughness

In a proposal meeting yesterday, there were some tough moments. Two groups went before us to the committee making decisions. One was definitely stressed and gave up asking. They took a no. One of the the second group was just as fearful, but one in the group was confident. They received a yes. My partner and I had never been in this room, city, or group. It was a different situation. The decision makers opened up and asked many good questions on our proposal. Our confidence in who we were and what we proposed broke through the resistance. We received permission to advance. That was our yes. That is what we wanted. In that meeting, God was there. All the time and all the way, God was there.

Prayer

Father of Love and Living, thanks for always being here.  Thanks for being with me in the middle of questions.  Thanks for being with all of us.

 

Back To School

Aug 12-14th Raul, Dr. Carillo, a small team and I will go into two different colonias in Matamoros and minister the gospel.  Alongside gifts from Tabernaculo De Fe, Faith Latino, and Betesda, we will take the power of God's presence.  Your prayers are most appreciated.  A few of those power angels would be welcome.

 

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Phil Larson, 405-388-8037'
508 Tumbleweed Dr.
Yukon, Oklahoma 73099

The Steel and Still Will of God.

Psalm 46: 10 "Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world."

The Will of God

God has a will to honored. That will of His opens opportunity for us. His will is powerful enough to interrupt our problems and bring solutions. It is full of steel resolve. Of course, we need to allow His will to operate in our lives. Opening our will to allow His will brings solutions that will bring honor to him.

Destined Moments

Discussion today with a coworker entered into "destiny". Last week, we had an incredibly productive and record breaking situation. Exactly when we needed a repair, the electrician finished. A new piece of production equipment had wiring issues. We have been chasing the problem for months. Exactly when we had to have the equipment to support record customer loads, the electrician found and finished the job. Destiny was noted. Destiny for us is our way of saying, "God interrupted" without being offensive to the unbelieving. These situations happen enough in our business that there is no denial that we are not in charge. God will be honored. Such moments can only bring acknowledgement and honor to God when we allow it.

Daily Opening

For me, opening my world to His will is a daily event. Why would I not do that? Why would I not allow Him access to change my moments for His honor? It takes some stillness. It takes quietness before Him to allow for listening and allowing. Open your day to His action. His still will enters your day.

Know He Is and He Is A Rewarder

Those that come to God need to know that He is and He is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him. This activity opens us to moments that honor Him through answering us. He is steel and resolute. He is still and ready.

Matamoros Expanded

A few weeks back my prayers for Matamoros, Mexico began leaning to touching more of the city. Today, I received the call. August 12-14th, we will go first to two colonias on Friday and Saturday and then to the church on Sunday. How beautiful to be able to take school supplies and spread Good News. Our ability to do open air meetings in this hard city will depend on your prayers. It can be dangerous and definitely hot. It will honor God and reach people who have no ability to come to us. Doing the different means being "steel willed".

Prayer:

Father, there is no doubt Your will is meant to affect moments in our work and business and in our touching neighbors. All of these areas are important to You. When You touch every area of our life, You are honored. When we allow Your interruptive grace in visible manner, You are honored.

Be undeniable for Evotion.

Be interruptive for Evotion.

Be intensive and bring honor to You on behalf of Evotion.

Be it done to us according to Your word.

Phil Larson, 405-388-8037'
508 Tumbleweed Dr.
Yukon, Oklahoma 73099