A Leadership Insight from Vision Multiplier International https://visionmultiplierllc.com/
This mourning I was reflecting on this scripture and the thought that, we leaders, must prioritize and value self reflection in this season.
We must daily focus on the work of becoming a better person, thinking more strategically and executing flawlessly for ourselves, our families, our teams and our communities.
We are fighting against external forces and barriers, internal fears, personal concerns, doubts and perceived inadequacies.
In short we must show up and perform!
We must choose to invest into relationships building trust and mutual respect understanding that candid conversations are required when either party is missing the mark.
Accountability for maximizing impact must prevail over comfort but never take a back seat to respect and love.
Scriptures remind us:
“When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things.”
1 Corinthians 13:11 AMP
As I look at this scripture, my heart is reminded that personal and leadership growth is a multi level journey and not a destination.
Scripture encourages us that when Christ, who alone is complete, enters into our situation and our lives, change will happen.
“For we know in part, and we prophesy in part [for our knowledge is fragmentary and incomplete]. But when that which is complete and perfect comes, that which is incomplete and partial will pass away.”
1 Corinthians 13:9-10 AMP
As we mature in the Word, we are given places to rest but are then nudged (some harder than others) to get back into the fight.
But in order to fight and perform well at the next level, there are some things (thoughts, habits and behaviors) that we will have to denounce or let go of to successfully run this race.
For some of us, it may be excuses about our health.
For some of us, it may be excuses around our spiritual development and preparation.
For others of us, it may be learning that outcomes are not the same as activity as all activities and outcomes are not valued the same by our customers, our bosses, our church, our family, our spouses, or God.
Selah
Coming to this realization can be humbling but I hear the spirit of the Lord telling us to gird up our loins for the change:
““Now gird up your loins like a man, And I will ask you, and you instruct Me!”
Job 38:3 AMP
So, how do we discern what strategies will meet the need of the moment?
How do we walk in love and embody a standard to which others aspire and then take practical steps to pursue?
The Bible instructs us:
“Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest [of God, to know and experience it for ourselves], so that no one will fall by following the same example of disobedience [as those who died in the wilderness].
For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:11-12 AMP
Instruct us oh Lord so that we may represent you well. Teach us thy truths and help us to grow in you!
“For the love of Christ controls and compels us, because we have concluded this, that One died for all, therefore all died; and He died for all, so that all those who live would no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and was raised for their sake.”
2 Corinthians 5:14-15 AMP
Lord, teach us to know how to communicate in a more precise and thoughtful way – understanding idle words spoken may release forces we later must subdue. For we know that words are creative and we should treat each word as if it is a commandment.
Lord teach us how to manage our environment to create places of refuge and peace. For we know that in these quiet places we can hear from you as you inspire us toward a better life I’m Christ
Amen
In closing, the time has now come for the people of god to humble ourselves and seek gods face and will for our situation and lives.
Growth is accompanied by discomfort but the Lord is still our shepherd who will lead us in the path of righteousness.
“As iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens [and influences] another [through discussion].
He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit, And he who faithfully protects and cares for his master will be honored. [1 Cor 9:7, 13]”
Proverbs 27:17-18 AMP
Let us mature in our faith and achieve excellent results for Gods glory!
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant.
It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured.
It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail].
Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening].
Love never fails [it never fades nor ends]. But as for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for the gift of special knowledge, it will pass away.
For we know in part, and we prophesy in part [for our knowledge is fragmentary and incomplete].
But when that which is complete and perfect comes, that which is incomplete and partial will pass away.
When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things.
For now [in this time of imperfection] we see in a mirror dimly [a blurred reflection, a riddle, an enigma], but then [when the time of perfection comes we will see reality] face to face. Now I know in part [just in fragments], but then I will know fully, just as I have been fully known [by God].
And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others growing out of God’s love for me], these three [the choicest graces]; but the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-13 AMP
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