The ultimate proof of a rainmaker is that they make it happen when others do not. Many times this is baffling to the non-rainmakers.
These individuals are programmed different in the following ways:
• They perceive different
• They speak different
• They do different
• They demonstrate different
The fourth and final characteristic is really the results of the first three. Because the rainmaker perceives or sees different, they speak different and this results in different actions.
Because the actions are different, the natural outcome is demonstrable results that are different. It is here that the rainmaker really outshines those around them. The others usually continue in the same old actions hoping for something different to happen. When it doesn’t they blame the system and complain about the rainmaker.
There is a point I would like to make here about the quality/amount/quantity of the demonstration of the rainmaker: that is, it is directly proportional to the quality of the first three characteristics. If they perceive a little different, they will only speak and do a little different.
However, if they perceive significantly different, they will speak and do significantly different, thus the demonstration will be significantly different.
If you want to stand out as a rainmaker, rise above the masses of mediocrity, it first must begin with your perception. IMHO, it all begins with how you see things spiritually. Jn 3:3
I hope you have benefited from this series of postings on being a rainmaker. I would appreciate your feedback.
Showing posts with label perception. Show all posts
Showing posts with label perception. Show all posts
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Watch' You Lookin' At?
Rainmakers make things happen. They have the ability to rise above the mediocrity of their surroundings and produce when others are not. They have this ability because they are wired different.
Illustration
There was this shoe salesman sent to the innermost jungles of the Amazon. Upon arrival, he discovers that none of the natives wear shoes. Discouraged, he wires the home office and says he is returning because nobody wears shoes.
A competitor sends a salesman to the same place and people. Upon arrival he also notes that none of the natives are wearing shoes. He hurriedly wires the home office and request all the stock possible because the opportunity is unlimited because: “Everybody needs shoes!”
During the Korean War at the battle of Chosin Reservoir. I was reported that the Marine group was completely surrounded by the enemy. To this statement, then Major OP Smith is quoted as saying: “Excellent, we can now attack in any direction!” - That is a rainmaker!
Rainmakers see the same thing as other, yet they see it different. Where others see chaos and limitations: rainmakers see opportunity. How many discoveries have been made because a rainmaker saw more than a problem, they saw an opportunity.
Spiritual Rainmakers
The Kingdom rainmaker also is one that perceives different. This is noted in the life of Elijah. During the time of the drought and famine, God speaks to Elijah and says he will send rain (1 Kings 18:1). It was after the ordeal with the prophets of baal when Elijah states that there was the sound of abundance of rain. Where Elijah? It is still hot, dry and a famine. Others were seeing with the natural, Elijah was seeing with the eyes of faith.
The Kingdom rainmaker is led by the Spirit, so they see things from a spiritual perspective. They are in tune with the desires of the King, therefore they look at the situations and see how they can bring the will of the King to fruition.
Food for thought –
How are your perceiving this current time economic turmoil: fear and helplessness? Or are you looking for the King to show you how to manifest His kingdom?
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The first core principle of a rainmakers DNA is:
They perceive different
They perceive different
Illustration
There was this shoe salesman sent to the innermost jungles of the Amazon. Upon arrival, he discovers that none of the natives wear shoes. Discouraged, he wires the home office and says he is returning because nobody wears shoes.
A competitor sends a salesman to the same place and people. Upon arrival he also notes that none of the natives are wearing shoes. He hurriedly wires the home office and request all the stock possible because the opportunity is unlimited because: “Everybody needs shoes!”
Which one is the rainmaker?
During the Korean War at the battle of Chosin Reservoir. I was reported that the Marine group was completely surrounded by the enemy. To this statement, then Major OP Smith is quoted as saying: “Excellent, we can now attack in any direction!” - That is a rainmaker!
Rainmakers see the same thing as other, yet they see it different. Where others see chaos and limitations: rainmakers see opportunity. How many discoveries have been made because a rainmaker saw more than a problem, they saw an opportunity.
Spiritual Rainmakers
The Kingdom rainmaker also is one that perceives different. This is noted in the life of Elijah. During the time of the drought and famine, God speaks to Elijah and says he will send rain (1 Kings 18:1). It was after the ordeal with the prophets of baal when Elijah states that there was the sound of abundance of rain. Where Elijah? It is still hot, dry and a famine. Others were seeing with the natural, Elijah was seeing with the eyes of faith.
The Kingdom rainmaker is led by the Spirit, so they see things from a spiritual perspective. They are in tune with the desires of the King, therefore they look at the situations and see how they can bring the will of the King to fruition.
Food for thought –
How are your perceiving this current time economic turmoil: fear and helplessness? Or are you looking for the King to show you how to manifest His kingdom?
View Empowerment Moment VBlog - here
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