Sometimes you just have to step up and do what's right even if it's something that you never imagined you would do. This is how I found myself as union president this year. Now anybody who knows me even a little can only imagine the step of faith I am taking to accept this role. For one thing - I have never had any union experience nor do I have any family history of involvement. I am a life long conservative Republican (most of the time) and until 5 years ago, I had never worked anyplace that had a union.
Enter my new favorite verse - I can do all things through Christ! I have already had more meetings, spoken with more people, worked late, and dug into issues that 3 months ago wouldn't even have made me blink! Do I anticipate a major life philosophy change due to my new role? Not really. I hope that I can put God's stamp on an already great organization by being faithful, honest, hard-working, and courageous. As one who has spent most of her time behind the scenes where it's comfortable, I do think I will cover a lot of new ground this year.
Christians - let's not be afraid of the world but let's get in there, get our hands dirty (not our hearts) and make a difference.
