Here goes the rest…
#4 - I’ve Moved From More To Less
I used to believe the myth that in order to be successful in ministry that I needed to be “well rounded” and try to be good at everything.
WRONG!
Especially in the past few years…I’ve really tried to key in on what I am passionate about and what I do well…knowing that others are gifted and passionate about the areas that I am not.
Many churched people expect pastors to be good at everything because they don’t want to do anything. AND…if you spend your time being obsessed with what others want you to be…you will NEVER be who God called you to be!!!
Question for leaders—what are you currently doing that you hate to do? Why not delegate it and become more focused on what you love to do. Operate from passion rather than obligation!
#5 - I’ve Moved From Talker To Listener
I used to think that I always had to be the one talking in every meeting…and that a comment was necessary from me in order to complete every thought from the person who came up with it. Uh…NOPE!
Especially in the past couple of years…I ask twice as many questions as I offer solutions. I want to hear from the people around me. I want to hear from other church leaders. The more I get into this church thing the more I realize that I really don’t know a lot…and I need all of the help I can get.
James 1:19 says that I should be QUICK to listen and SLOW to speak! God gave me two ears and one mouth for a reason!
#6 - I’ve Moved From My Perspective To His Perspective!
This one is still fresh…but here’s the deal I’ve been learning lately…if I am truly a servant of the MOST HIGH GOD then I need to take the risks He leads me to take and not worry about the problems that I so easily invent in my mind.
If He is Sovereign over the universe…then I have nothing to lose by being completely obedient to His voice.
#7 - I’ve Moved From Being Discovered To Being Developed.
I used to be passionate about others noticing me…now I just want God to shape me more and more into His image.
Those are some transitions I’ve went through…and I am sure there are more to come!