A Word to the Wise: What’s your purpose, your God-given mission where you serve?
No one drifts toward their purpose, only away from it.
Like a ship at sea, staying on course requires constant correction.
The difference between those who fulfill their purpose and those who don't isn't in having fewer distractions - it's in having a disciplined approach to realignment.
The best leaders understand that this discipline comes from three things: the confidence to begin, the commitment to continue, and the consistency to adjust course when they've strayed.
While many have the confidence to start, fewer commit to regular reflection. And fewer still maintain that commitment when the winds blow hard.
One leader we know keeps a simple note on his desk: "Is what I'm doing right now moving me closer to or further from my purpose?"
It's not about never getting knocked off course - it's about how quickly you notice and correct for it.
When was the last time you checked your heading?
Admired Leadership Field Notes, 1.18.25, Drift Demands Redirection
No one drifts toward their purpose, only away from it.
Like a ship at sea, staying on course requires constant correction.
The difference between those who fulfill their purpose and those who don't isn't in having fewer distractions - it's in having a disciplined approach to realignment.
The best leaders understand that this discipline comes from three things: the confidence to begin, the commitment to continue, and the consistency to adjust course when they've strayed.
While many have the confidence to start, fewer commit to regular reflection. And fewer still maintain that commitment when the winds blow hard.
One leader we know keeps a simple note on his desk: "Is what I'm doing right now moving me closer to or further from my purpose?"
It's not about never getting knocked off course - it's about how quickly you notice and correct for it.
When was the last time you checked your heading?
Admired Leadership Field Notes, 1.18.25, Drift Demands Redirection
Here are Four Things to Know this Week:
1. Jeff Dalrymple to Lead Ongoing Southern Baptist Sexual Abuse Response (Baptist Press)
2. Project 3000 Explorer Located Remote People Group Discovers the Lord Already at Work (IMB/Baptist Press)
3. 7 Steps to Move Members into Ministry (Chuck Lawless)
4. Jason Loudermilk’s Vision for West Metro is Designed to Provide Genuine Help to His Association (Georgia’s Christian Index)
Thank you for reading my blog. Please share it or certain articles that you believe would bless your Pastors.
To the praise of His glory,
Ray
1. Jeff Dalrymple to Lead Ongoing Southern Baptist Sexual Abuse Response (Baptist Press)
2. Project 3000 Explorer Located Remote People Group Discovers the Lord Already at Work (IMB/Baptist Press)
3. 7 Steps to Move Members into Ministry (Chuck Lawless)
4. Jason Loudermilk’s Vision for West Metro is Designed to Provide Genuine Help to His Association (Georgia’s Christian Index)
Thank you for reading my blog. Please share it or certain articles that you believe would bless your Pastors.
To the praise of His glory,
Ray