The Cost of the Win Ii: Reflections of My Journey and What It Cost to Win

By Tamara Lofton

In part II of The Cost of the Win, the focus is on his vehicle for success, provision for the assignment, and tool for a successful achievement. These special agents are assigned to assist with the completion of our task.

We journey from challenge to transition, from focus to a change of mind-set, and from idle responses to a secure status of faith.

Welcome the unknown, pursue without fear, cherish every opportunity, anticipate possibilities, and reach beyond your reach.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Dec 23, 2018
• ISBN: 9781546273493

Tamara Lofton

Tamara accepted the Lord as “Saviour and Lord of her life” at age 18, but in reflection, she hadn’t acknowledged Him about what her total career path should be. Coming from a lineage of educators, she also decided to be a teacher. Music was all that she knew; piano lessons since age 4, played for churches since age 12, trained choirs at age 15, went to college as a Music Ed major, studied voice, became a High School music teacher, wrote gospel songs and commercial jingles, and traveled for 13 years as an organist for an evangelist. She had chosen music, but He had another plan. Somewhere between learning to yield to His purpose, and doing life, something changed! The Lord breathed life into dormant gifts, using her in areas that she had not been professionally trained in. A love for music transitioned into a passion for the word. Basic reading, writing, math, and typing skills, became the catalyst. A genuine love for people surfaced. Her focus changed, and she connected, by becoming a tutor of music, math, and the message of Christ. An author and administrator was born, replacing the career path that she had previously chosen for Herself.

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Contents

Reflection

Dedication

Introduction

Chapter VIII   Daily Bread Daily Benefits

Chapter IX      Responsibility Breeds Maturity

Chapter X        What I Need is Already in My Hand

Chapter XI      The Servant is the Greatest

Chapter XII     Recognize Your Assignment

Chapter XIII   Favor vs Fair

Chapter XIV   Reflections

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Reflection

I identify with Chapter 10; What I need is already in my hands. When we begin to utilize our skills, we are not aware of what can be produced. The still small voice is always ready to assist when we start the process. We are sometimes surprised at the results in the finished product, be we know that we did not accomplish it alone. Thank God for using what we have in our hands to do great and miraculous things!

Eld. Beverly Jones. Stone Mountain,