Catalyst: Devotions For Leaders Who Love The ChurchSample

The creation and cultivation of leadership is birthed in the quiet, unseen moments. It’s in these times that we are crafted into who we truly are. Too often we view leadership as purely outward, thinking only of how we will climb the next mountain, or overcome the next obstacle without considering who we will be when we do. But true leadership, great leadership, starts within.

The Father sees you, He wants for you far more than what you can conceive. Don’t miss out on His whispers because you have filled your head and heart with your own words. It is never too late to ask God to begin to clear away the distractions and to focus your heart on knowing His will. It’s in these moments where your ability to help others do the same will develop. After all, you can’t lead people to a place you’ve never been. It’s a simple prayer, but it will change the way you live and the way you lead, forever.

Father, today I trade everything for You. My wants, my desires, and the things I’m pursuing. As long as they are desires born of this world, I know they will pale in comparison to your plans for me. Please renew my mind so I can know your will. I desire a life full of You, a life full of knowing You.

Father, some of the things I have been yearning after for years have sunk roots deep into my heart. If there is anything that needs removing, I pray you begin that process by filling those spaces with your spirit and align my mind with your will. Clear away all of the distractions so that Your vision for my life will be clear to me. May I begin to hear from Your voice so that my actions and decisions reflect a God who is intimately involved in the details of my life. Amen.