Leading people on a spiritual journey should be looked at as a beautiful opportunity to serve people, not a job that must be done. If you’re doing it for what you’ll gain, whether money or title, you’re doing it for the wrong reason. Pour your life into people. Be compassionate. Remember, leading is not about control, but rather being an example. When you live with an attitude of serving, you’re constantly rewarded by seeing the growth and change in people. This far outweighs the heartache leaders can experience while helping people.
Live a life of humility. No matter how long we’ve been on this journey, each of us can still learn and grow. Don’t be afraid to change when you learn you’ve been wrong about something. Stay open. No one likes hanging out with a know-it-all. Humility is far more attractive than pride.
Don’t seek out recognition as if that’s what gives you value. Sometimes God can do more in the background than the forefront. Remember, God is the one to get the glory, not you.
Pressure is a part of life. Pressure is not a bad thing. The problem comes when you allow pressure to become stress. Let the stress and worry fall off your life. Give them over to God rather than trying to handle them on your own.
Keep yourself Christ-centered so that when negativity tries to overwhelm you, you are aware of it and are able to stand firm in your Christ identity. No one has the power to take away your identity. Stand strong knowing who you are in Christ.
We all go through some harsh times, that’s just part of life. We can be thankful for God’s grace and strength to walk through those tough times and come out stronger on the other side.
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