Hi Brian! The word for this week is "heady", or in some versions "headstrong". It's found in 2 Timothy 3:2-5: 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. KJV
This is the Greek word "propetes". Strong's Concordance says: falling forward, i.e. headlong. Thayer's Greek Lexicon says: precipitate, rash, reckless. Vine's Expository Dictionary says: headstrong is the appropriate rendering. This same word is translated "rashly" in Acts 19:36: 36 Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly. KJV
It is sad to say that I have noticed these traits showing up more and more in people that I have had to deal with. In fact, I have encountered many of the character traits described in 2 Timothy! I am sure that you have, too, in your career with the public. MOST of the people I have met have been polite, cordial, friendly and helpful. Being prepared for those who are NOT, and handling them in a godly way, can be a challenge, but also very rewarding. When I worked as a Pharm Tech, I was assigned to take all of the calls from a certain patient who was diagnosed as being bipolar. Most times when she called she was friendly, happy and calm, but sometimes, even in the middle of a call, she would become very rude, snappy, angry and accusatory. With the help of the Holy Spirit, I could ALWAYS get her to calm down so I could finish helping her with her order, or at the very least she would recognize that she should try again later. As time went on, her episodes came less frequently, especially when talking to me. I believe that one of the gifts that God has placed with in you is the ability to bring calm to any situation. As we continue to pray for favor, Wisdom, and for opportunites for you to have the career you would most like to have, your ability to deal with people so well is going to play a big part! Here is a new song fromHillsong Young and Free called "Lord Send Revival":
