God’s been speaking to me a lot about leadership lately. Passages in the Bible, snippets of conversation, his still small voice, other leaders…lots of stuff from lots of good sources. I’ve had some remarkable moments of clarity in terms of leading youth, worship, the church, others…
But the hardest part of the whole shootin’ match (for me, at least) is not the challenges that I face in leading others. It’s leading myself.
I work in a great setting. Quality leaders who are trustworthy, generous, and gracious. Our staff is consistently challenged and encouraged to do what we need to do to maintain a healthy, vibrant life (spiritual and otherwise). I have the freedom and permission to take time away for personal retreat, for soul-searching, for hearing from God. It’s possible, even encouraged.
But the hardest part (again, for me) is pulling myself out of the day-to-day, withdrawing from the hurry to get to the place of “alone with God.” Jesus did it all the time. I believe that my life/family/ministry would be better if I took the time away.
What keeps me from leading myself well?
What about you? Are you leading yourself? What victiories have you won in this area? What are you struggling with? Anyone?
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