Resolve to Lead

Leading is an intentional act. 

 It takes making an effort that we don’t always want to make, and sometimes forget to make.  Either way, when we don’t lead, we turn into something that we don’t want to be, and something people don’t want to be around.

To lead in a Christian manner, you have to put others in front of yourself.  

You have to remember that not only are you not the most important thing going, but you are the least important thing going.  People are people, not “human resources.”

Being a Christian leader means realizing that people don’t work for you or follow you, but that you actually serve them; you work for them.  Being a servant isn’t easy, but it’s what God has called leaders to do.  

Maybe most importantly, being a Christian leader means being tuned in to God’s plan rather than your own.  This means that you don’t work the way the rest of the world does, you don’t view success the same, and you don’t treat your “resources” the same.  It’s a whole new paradigm to work and lead by, all powered by the Holy Spirit.

This year, I resolve to lead.  

I pray God gives me the courage and strength to put myself last and those I serve first; that He guides me in intentionality, and anchors my leadership in love.  

It is a great privilege to lead in God’s Kingdom.  It is an even greater responsibility.  I pray that this year God makes me worthy of the privilege and empowers me for the responsibility.

Training Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

Matt