"...Think On Such Things!" are the apostle's words in Philippians 4. Few would argue with the fact that a leader's mind is a critical component to the success of their role. Whether it spurs on creativity, organizational structures, or the relational connection of the right people in the right place, it happens in the mind first. Paul focuses us once again in Colossians 3:2 where he writes, "set you mind on the things above..."
Is it okay to admit, though, that sometimes our Minds Get Flabby. To be a Spirit-led leader, means that our mind is led by the Spirit. His thoughts, His focus, His priorities, His passions direct every area of our lives. This is not a Sunday morning exercise but rather a WAY OF LIFE. There is no break! WHY? If we are not being led by the Spirit then we are being led by the flesh. For a brief summary of the flesh-led life revisit Gal. 5:19-21. Not a pretty picture.
Perhaps I could suggest 3-Words we could consider that would direct our minds... therefore our activities.
1. CONNECT: with God & with Others
2. GROW: in a Small Group
3. INVEST: through Service & Giving to the Kingdom.
Our lives and our minds are naturally distracted from these activities. However, "Leader's who want to experience the continual process of mind expansion are wise to make time in their daily schedules to pull away from all distractions and sit at Jesus' feet" (Harvey, Leadership from the Inside Out, p. 47). When other's see our lives may they respond as they did to the early disciples... "these men have been with Jesus" (Acts 4:13).
In Christ's Service,
Pastor Jason T.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
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