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Preparing Your Heart To Lead

DAY 16 OF 28

Everyone's eyes are on you

Have you ever noticed that little kids love to copy their parents? Whether it’s talking on a pretend phone or cooking food in their play kitchen, children are always watching and imitating. 

We never really outgrow the practice of watching and imitating, though we become more selective on who we copy. We can all probably think of a leader or mentor we looked up to because they possessed qualities we wanted in our own lives.

In Hebrews 13:7, the writer encourages us to imitate the faith of our spiritual leaders after considering the outcome of their way of life. In other words, we should imitate those who follow their own advice and do well.

Paul, one of the great leaders of the early church, boldly asked others to follow him as he followed Jesus (Philippians 3:17). He knew good leaders lead by example (Titus 2:7 and 1 Peter 5:2-3). Good leaders’ lives are marked by love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). 

As you lead your group, consider that others will be watching your life. People in your group may not have grown up in church or had anyone to show them how to follow Jesus. They will be watching you. 

A good example is worth twice as much as good advice. Just like you watched and imitated the leaders and mentors who have invested in you, others will be watching your life and imitating you. 

Reflect:

  • Are you living a life you want others to imitate? For example, do you spend time reading the Bible? Are you pursuing your spouse (if you have one)? Do you trust Jesus with your money?
  • Do you follow your own advice? Are there areas in your life where you say one thing and do another?
  • What is one change you can make today to become a better example to the people in your group?
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Preparing Your Heart To Lead

What makes a good leader? God cares about character, not skill sets. When God was picking someone to lead His people, He had to remind them, ".. man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7). Who you are is more important than what you do. In this study, you'll learn that leading your group well starts by preparing your heart.

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