As a leader there have been many times where I've made decisions that aren't popular.
I know this isn't rocket science...but it's something that I'm learning...
As a leader I MUST be willing to make unpopular decisions at times…and when that happens you can bet on the fact that people aren't going to like it and you're going to hear about it. Arrows will fly in your direction. Some people might even leave.
Now for even more of what I'm learning...
When attacked we have to stay focused and keep doing what God has called us to do. As a leader you cannot afford to waste time defending yourself and making sure the opinion polls of people are always in your favor.
It's my job as a leader to be passionately obsessed with listening to God and then doing what He says…EVERY SINGLE DAY. We can never allow the voice of the enemy to take the calling that the God of the universe has placed in our lives!
So based on what I'm learning...here's what I'm going to do...
Keep desperately running after Jesus and the vision He has given me for NewLife…and not allow other voices to detour me from hearing the ONE true voice.
Here's a question I've been asking myself...
What is possible when the church actually becomes obsessed with Jesus and HIS mission and begins to impact the world?
"And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hell will not overcome it." - Matthew 16:18
What do you think?
Ten years ago Terica and I took steps together into a new covenant with a new view of the world.
Since that day we've shared hundreds of life-shaping events. We've seen each other through good times and we've helped each other endure difficult times.
Through many conversations, questions and memorable moments we've unpacked some of our deepest dreams, hopes and aspirations. We decided a long time ago - together - to maintain the ideals and values we believe in. The direction and purpose we share offers tremendous hope for the journey that lies ahead.
We keep taking steps together - now able to stare at the footsteps that brought us here and confident the purposes of God will keep us moving toward what He has for us. Facing the next season of our life together will require radical commitment - and new thinking - as the journey is filled with change. We are determined to prepare for it.
Much of what lies ahead is unpredictable. The constant shifting and adjusting of our culture and world, means we can't freeze a moment-in-time to fix it forever.
So we will hold the scriptures, each other and the Hand of Christ as we take our next steps together. Only God knows what lies ahead. We will trust His lead, walk His way and follow in His steps.
I am quite certain that no man could ask for a greater wife, partner, friend and traveling companion. I am honored to walk the rest of my life with the wife of my youth and I resolve to do just that.
Job 23:11-12 - My foot has always walked in his steps; his way I have kept and have not turned aside. From the commands of his lips I have not departed; the words of his mouth I have treasured in my heart.
Oops...I guess its been awhile since I've blogged.
What can I say...summer is here and I've been enjoying some down time.
Just wanted to let you know that vacation is nearing and my appearences around here are going to be very few and far between while I'm gone. I'm going to be unplugging from almost everything for the next couple of weeks.
If I update anything anywhere it will be on twitter...I can do that on the go from my cell phone.
So until then...know I love you and we'll talk again in a few weeks! =)
Sidenote: If there is something that I can pray for you about I'd love for you to leave me a comment and let me know. I'll still be getting those and would love to pray for you while I'm away.
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