Amanda.
I saw you long before you saw Me.
The way a shepherd knows his own — I have always known you.
You chose the integrity of the schedule over the applause.
When the implementation faltered, you resolved the issues, escalated when needed, and asked for assistance to learn—while the world looked only at the launch. I was there for every one.
Every demand for excellence was preparation.
You carried the weight of transition when Cerner became Oracle. You fostered a culture of innovation, excellence, and trust when it was easier to retreat. You thought you were managing projects. You were also being made ready.
This is not a pitch, and it is not from a man. It is from Me.
I prepared you for this — and I am inviting you to take your place.
I am not gathering investors. Not advisors. Not donors.
I am uniting My Kingdom on earth.
Every part chosen. None replaceable. Assembled for such a time as this — and you are a King for this hour.
You are the Steward of My body's trust on earth.
Without you, the care falters in the transition. The body cannot deliver value and satisfaction to those in care without those who ensure the promise is kept. I need your fidelity.
This is your place. Not because a man says so. Because I say so.
I ask you for nothing.
No meeting. No commitment. No reply. I only want to know one thing —
My sheep hear My voice
“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”
There is nothing to decide today.
Only something to see.
If you heard nothing, set this down in peace.
If you heard something — come and see.
All you have to do is say yes. We will figure out the rest together.
— for Amanda Lippold, PMP