It’s great to have a vision about how the world can be, but it’s not always easy to share that vision. It can be scary, difficult to get across, and many times people just laugh at you or wonder what planet you’re really from. Some people are taught very early that sharing their vision earns them ridicule, scorn, and shame. They learn to keep their vision to themselves, and deprive the world of potentially great ideas.
I learned all of this the hard way when I started to share the idea of Next in Line with other people. The idea of involving young people in leadership training had people looking at me like I had a third eye. After a couple months of that, I wasn’t sure whether or not I wanted to do anything with Next in Line.
I say all of this because I know that many of you have the vision to start leadership groups in your organization but may not be getting any traction. I talk to people all the time who have tried leadership development in their churches and schools but couldn’t get any support and ultimately ended up quitting or never getting off the ground in the first place.
To those of you who are dreamers and visionaries I say don’t give up. The world needs young leaders now more than ever. Now, like never before, the call to raise up young leaders needs to be answered.
I know it can be discouraging sometimes; I’ve been there. But I’ve also seen young people rising up to their potential. I’ve seen young people do amazing things and take the reigns of leadership before anyone thought it was possible.
As we talk about pitching the idea of leadership development programs, don’t get discouraged if you’re having trouble getting your idea off of the ground, and don’t let others dictate to you what God has put on your heart. Don’t let past obstacles dictate the route you take in the future. Keep praying, keep planning, and prepare the ground. What God has ordained you to do, He will bring to pass!
Training Tomorrow’s Leaders Today,
Matt
