ॲप मिळवाLead Strong: Leadership Lessons From The Bible - Part 1नमुना
Leaders Are Not Impulsive
Even before conception, Samson was ordained to do God’s work. If an angel comes to your Mom and Dad to predict your birth and life, you’re kind of a big deal no matter what. Samson could have lived the most humble life, and God would have made him great forever. But Samson let his God-given greatness breed a boastful attitude.
Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”
As humans, God has given all of us specific gifts to bring Him glory. It took me about 25 years to really figure out what mine were and to begin refining them. I finally know what my “wheelhouse” is. I also am aware of what my weaknesses are. And sometimes, when I’m overwhelmed or have been sitting in my weaknesses for too long, I overcompensate outside of my giftings and react with impulsivity.
In the midst of unhealthy life moments, I reach for any bit of control I can. I treat every smoldering ember as if it’s a bonfire. I react to every $.02 problem with a $2,000,000 response. I micromanage projects I have no business even being in. I’m a giant pain in the rear end, to say it kindly.
My responses become impulsive and controlling. I may not have killed 30 men because they manipulated an answer to a riddle as Samson did, but I have lashed out at friends and family members with sharp words, or made hasty decisions without taking time to think. All because of panic and choosing to stay in an unhealthy place instead of seeking wisdom.
James 1:5 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
As leaders, we are called to be the different. Our job is to stop, pray, seek wisdom from those wiser than us, and wait to have the full picture in mind. When we are impulsive, we are telling God we don’t truly believe He will take care of us.
What about you? How do you act out impulsively? In what ways can you slow yourself down to seek wisdom? Spend some time today repenting for the impulsivity that has pulled you away from Your Creator. Ask Him to trade it for patience and wisdom.
By Jenni Clayville
Even before conception, Samson was ordained to do God’s work. If an angel comes to your Mom and Dad to predict your birth and life, you’re kind of a big deal no matter what. Samson could have lived the most humble life, and God would have made him great forever. But Samson let his God-given greatness breed a boastful attitude.
Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”
As humans, God has given all of us specific gifts to bring Him glory. It took me about 25 years to really figure out what mine were and to begin refining them. I finally know what my “wheelhouse” is. I also am aware of what my weaknesses are. And sometimes, when I’m overwhelmed or have been sitting in my weaknesses for too long, I overcompensate outside of my giftings and react with impulsivity.
In the midst of unhealthy life moments, I reach for any bit of control I can. I treat every smoldering ember as if it’s a bonfire. I react to every $.02 problem with a $2,000,000 response. I micromanage projects I have no business even being in. I’m a giant pain in the rear end, to say it kindly.
My responses become impulsive and controlling. I may not have killed 30 men because they manipulated an answer to a riddle as Samson did, but I have lashed out at friends and family members with sharp words, or made hasty decisions without taking time to think. All because of panic and choosing to stay in an unhealthy place instead of seeking wisdom.
James 1:5 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
As leaders, we are called to be the different. Our job is to stop, pray, seek wisdom from those wiser than us, and wait to have the full picture in mind. When we are impulsive, we are telling God we don’t truly believe He will take care of us.
What about you? How do you act out impulsively? In what ways can you slow yourself down to seek wisdom? Spend some time today repenting for the impulsivity that has pulled you away from Your Creator. Ask Him to trade it for patience and wisdom.
By Jenni Clayville
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The Bible is a classroom. It is filled with stories that will teach us what to emulate and what not to do as well. Join us as we dig into the scriptures and look for the lessons God wants to teach us through men and women from the Bible that will take our leadership to the next level.
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