Day 18
Message
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
LEADERSHIP
Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 11:14 [MESS] “Without good direction, people lose their way; the more wise counsel you follow, the better your chances.”
John Maxwell, who is the leading leadership expert in the world, has made this statement: “Leadership is influence.” Everyone influences someone. Even the shyest and most reserved among us influence thousands of people in their lifetime. I believe God has called us to be leaders, people who can be like the Apostle Paul and say, “Follow me as I follow Christ.” There is a vacuum of good leadership in every area of life and as Believers in Christ, we need to step into the roles that have been vacated and abdicated. Arts & Entertainment, Business, Education, Family, Government, Media and Religion, are the seven areas that influence everyone, every day. The Kingdom of Heaven needs Sons and Daughters of God to inhabit these “mountains” of influence and lead with courage, compassion, and a will to succeed. You were born on purpose for a purpose. Our talents, giftings, education levels, interests, backgrounds, and the like may be different but all of us are called to be leaders. I encourage you to change your mindset if need be and see yourself as a leader, strong and empowered by the Spirit of God for the task(s) at hand. You can influence the influencer, and you can be the influencer if you make a choice, a godly choice, to lead. Sow the seed of praying for leadership and watch your heavenly Father manifest a great harvest in your life and the lives you lead.
Scripture
1 Corinthians 11:1 [ETRV] “Follow my example, just as I follow the example of Christ.”
Confession: I confess that I am a leader. I am a leader who is courageous, compassionate, and I am successful in leading others. I carry great influence in my life to effectively help other people. People will be able to follow me because I follow and obey the example of Christ.
1 Timothy 4:12 [TLB] “Don't let anyone think little of you because you are young. Be their ideal; let them follow the way you teach and live; be a pattern for them in your love, your faith, and your clean thoughts.”
Confession: I will not allow what others think, concerning my age, to dampen my determination to become a great leader. I will be an example of how Jesus led people. My life will be a healthy pattern of love, faith, and morality. People will be able to follow what I teach and how I love because I live my life in obedience with the Word of God.
Isaiah 41:10 [GWT] “Don't be afraid, because I am with you. Don't be intimidated; I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will support you with my victorious right hand.”
Confession: I resist the spirit of fear concerning being a leader. I will not be intimidated by others because God is with me. He is my strength, and He will help me as a leader. He continually supports me and makes me victorious. I will follow Christ, lead myself, so that I might lead others.
Prayer
Father, forgive me if I have not led well and accepted the mantle of leadership. I confess that I am a servant to those I lead. I will be purposefully driven to lead in one or more of the seven areas of influence. I believe that my strengths, abilities, and giftings give me an advantage so that I may become a great leader. Thank You for giving me the strength, compassion, wisdom, and perseverance of a leader. I will accept wise counsel to better my chances. I will lead. In the Name of Jesus I pray, amen.
What to pray
Today, I need to pray for:
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What is God telling me today?
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