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Character DOES matters!

Your character determines you destiny.

Character DOES matters!

Yes it matters

I was reading this passage this morning and was moved emotionally.

As leaders, we are in an environment where integrity and character matters in every area of our lives.

We are and will never be perfect but there are foundational traits and behaviors we have to strive to exhibit and ultimately BECOME.

People forget and forgive mistakes when they feel that our heart is right but they never forget when they feel that our character revealed issues in our hearts.

Leadership is a heart issue.

Decisions will not be easy and may keep us up at night because of the impact to others and their families.

We have to be sensitive enough to realize when we make a mistake and responsible enough to take ownership of the issue to correct it – even if the outcome has an adverse outcome for others.

In short:

We must still make the decision because it is the right thing to do.

We must always find a way to treat others with dignity and respect.

We must guard our hearts against the misinformation of anger, bitterness or even revenge.

We must press through our disappointment of “How did I get here” and strive to make another and prayerfully a better decision.

We have to develop the capacity to move forward even in the face of conflict, adversity, ambiguity, confusion and fear.

We are the guiding light and the North Star that people crave to follow but cannot often articulate.

People are waiting on us- the leaders to provider hope, guidance and direction.

Never under estimate the power, impact and resolve of you, one committed leader with a passion to transform your environment.

Be blessed and be authentic.

Character DOES matter!

““Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”

Luke 16:10 NIV

https://luke.bible/luke-16-10

“He who is faithful in a very little [thing] is faithful also in much, and he who is dishonest and unjust in a very little [thing] is dishonest and unjust also in much.”

Luke 16:10 AMPC

https://bible.com/bible/8/luk.16.10.AMPC

Are they really the enemy or just our “growth opportunity”?

If he is not against me, then he is for me

When I was reading this passage I was amazed and perplexed by it.

It caused me to pause and to evaluate my assumptions as to who is and should be on my team.

We have a scenario where a man was taking action that appeared to be going against “the plan “.

Sometimes as leaders, we resist ideas from people who may have a different approach or thought pattern than our own.

We may discount their thoughts or ideas because of their delivery method.

The issue may not be that there is an adversarial motive in their heart but that the issue is with us, the leaders.

I am finding that by trying to get to the heart of the person (or the message) there are usually gems of wisdom.

What if we adopted this “If you are not hindering me (active or passive) by default, you are with me”mindset.

It is a game changer and can be so powerful in fostering solutions.

It opens up the window of opportunity for growth and change.

It also may be a salve to soothe our souls.

Be blessed.

“For he who is not against us is for us. [Num. 11:27-29.]”

Mark 9:40 AMPC

https://bible.com/bible/8/mrk.9.40.AMPC

I Must

As leaders, we need to be clear about our “Must” items -the nonnegotiables.

I Must

When I was reading this morning, I was amazed at this scripture.

There is so much more to it than I can give it justice but I was moved by the conviction and focus when it said “I Must continue on my way”- which is a mindset of total resolve and commitment.

What was so evident at the time is that this decision was made even in the face of enormous pressure, threats and adversity.

As leaders, we need to be clear about our “Must” items -the nonnegotiables! They may be family, spiritual growth, relationships, finances, sales, personal development, health.

One thing in common is that they mean something to you and not accomplishing them is not an option.

As we close out the year, now is a good time to measure the success of our efforts by our fruit: the results.

Are we pleased with our fruit/ results?

If not, why not?

Is the “must have” still required?

If so, how can you begin again TODAY to finish the year out strong?

How can you move forward toward that “I must”? What one action will make the most difference, TODAY?

I believe we will be rewarded for being relentless and doing the work to change and grow.

Be blessed.

“Nevertheless, I must continue on My way today and tomorrow and the day after that–for it will never do for a prophet to be destroyed away from Jerusalem!”

Luke 13:33 AMPC

https://bible.com/bible/8/luk.13.33.AMPC

Relationship: The Key to Access and Understanding

I was studying this morning and I was awed by this passage and the awesome blessings that come along with relationships.

As leaders, we may have many acquaintances or we may be acquaintances to many.

But

There usually are a few key people that we know that progress to the “relationship” stage: the stage where one can say, “ I know them and their character”.

It is there where the secrets are revealed and their deep meanings.

Where not just the answer to a question is shared but the details about the process, the mindset, the pitfalls are identified and advice obtained. We may even be entrusted with the “secret sauce”.

I am finding that in order to achieve this level of “relationship” some of ourselves will have to be given in advance as it is not FREE.

I am reminded that progress is not always linear and as we learn better, we do better.

Be blessed.

“The secret [of the sweet, satisfying companionship] of the Lord have they who fear (revere and worship) Him, and He will show them His covenant and reveal to them its [deep, inner] meaning. [John 7:17; 15:15.]”

Psalm 25:14 AMPC

https://bible.com/bible/8/psa.25.14.AMPC