Today we are in chapters 7 and 8 of Ten Godly Leadership Essentials. post
Today we are in chapters 7 and 8 of Ten Godly Leadership Essentials. Let¡¯s pull out our booklets and discover the next two essentials of godly leadership. Here¡¯s the PDF. And as we near the end of our current adventure together, let¡¯s make sure we finish strong and receive all that God has for us.?
Many people may have a moment of faith, but are you one of the few in it for the long haul? Life is a marathon¡ªnot a sprint! You¡¯re going to need to have faith over a prolonged period of time. And as with every essential, that will only happen through your relationship with God. I know, relationship with God again? Seriously? Yes, seriously! Every good thing in our lives as believing Christians is birthed from our relationship with Jesus. Like a waiter who¡¯s serving a table, watching to refill drinks and fulfill the diners¡¯ needs, we too must watch the Lord and actively wait for Him to give us our next marching orders. Only then will you renew your strength, rise up on wings like an eagle, and run without growing weary (Is. 40:31)!?
Did you know, in your spirit there is no quitting? Each one of us must come to the place where there is no way out, where no matter what, we¡¯re committed to following God. ¡°If you¡¯re someone who¡¯s ready to give up, you¡¯re not walking in the Spirit (Gal. 5:16), which means you¡¯re operating in the flesh and have been running on your own steam and power¡± (Ten Godly Leadership Essentials, p. 35). You¡¯ve got to burn the bridges behind you¡ªthose plans other than God¡¯s plans¡ªso that there is no plan B or plan C if things don¡¯t work out (Heb. 11:15). In this place, you¡¯ve truly come to the end of yourself and to the beginning of the more that God has for you!?
Let¡¯s put this into action. Here are three practical, easy steps you can take:?
Search the Scriptures: Find all the verses mentioned in chapter 7, reread each one, and meditate on them. Take your time. What is God speaking to you through them???
Pray and ask for His guidance: When you¡¯re praying, take a moment and ask God for His guidance. Ask Him to help you walk in the Spirit and in patience.?
Remember His faithfulness: Make a list of all the times in your life that you¡¯ve experienced the Lord¡¯s goodness and faithfulness. Now thank God for each of those moments, and if you can¡¯t think of anything to be thankful for, then start by thanking Him for the breath you just took, and the next one, and the next one. God is faithful and He¡¯s never given up on you, so be encouraged to never give up on Him and the plans He¡¯s got for you. Decide in your heart right now that you won¡¯t quit¡ªno matter what!??
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As we approach the last two chapters, remember that this is a journey. You¡¯re on the adventure of your life with the Maker of the universe. Embrace your true identity as a leader and let your relationship with the Lord produce godly leadership in you!?
Keep seeking truth,?
Your Discipleship Guide?
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2Ch 7:14
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
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