Jezreel Faith Manugue Jez Manugue JRC Jesus Revival Church G12 St. John's Academy CLSU

Monday, December 28, 2009

Trailblazer

Trailblazer Award
The youth leaders surprised me during our Christmas party last December 20-- I was given the Trailblazer Award.

For me, this is the most valuable tangible plaque  I've received so far (well it wasn't really a plaque-- it's made of Styrofoam!). Though I don't work and serve for appreciation and reward, receiving it sure made me feel good :-) ..well, probably because it serves as an affirmation of my passion of leading young people to constantly-accelerating faith.

One of the most valuable leadership lessons I've received from the Lord through my dad/pastor is this:
A leader is a forerunner... a trailblazer... a pioneer.

This is one of the costs of leadership -- stepping into unknown territories and un-taken roads. (I'd really want to share more about this, but I'd sound like I'm preaching already so I'd reserve my thoughts for now..)

I thanked God and gave Him the glory back after I've received that award, but I also asked if I'm really worth it. I have been reminded that I also have my personal weaknesses, but that it is not I but He who works in and through me.

You guys may not have received an actual award as such, but what a wonderful thought that spirit of The Pioneer IS IN YOU so you, too, have the innate characteristics of a trailblazer!

13 comments:

JERUsaLAINE said...

CONGRATULATIONS! :)

KZRemojo said...

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS Jez! Keep running, and leaving blazing trails! ASTIG! ganda pati ng pagkakagawa sa award! Totally ASTIG!

Pen Ginez said...

congrats jez..

Jez said...

@Jeru: Thanks dear

@Zion: Thank you so much sa BIG greetings! Mga youth leaders ang gumawa ng award/trophy -- though the least credit goes to me dahil gold glitters lang ang tinulong ko.hehe

@Pen: Thank you!

Jesh Deblois said...

Congratulations.!! =)

Anonymous said...

Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!

Jez said...

@anon: Thank you for the compliment. I hope to improve more on this. Keep coming back and send in your comments (as well as criticisms)

Jeah said...

Go Jez, go!! Yipee for trailblazer award! Go us! :D

MERiE said...

Hi Shing! Congrats! You deserve it! I have also been rewarded on the same date. But tbh, i dont think i deserve it but I thank God for putting me in a position where I am now...

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