Good and Bad

Tonight, I listened to the song, "Just Say Jesus," by 7eventh Time Down.

"When you don't know what to say, just say Jesus. There is power in the Name, the Name of Jesus. If the words won't come 'cause you're too afraid to pray, just say Jesus!"

"Whisper it now, or shout it out. However it comes out, He hears your cry. Out of nowhere He will come. You got to believe it. He will rescue you. Just call out to the Way, the Truth, the Light."

Remember: God hears your prayers. Do not give up if He seems silent. He cares about you and wants the best for you, which isn't always what you think is best.

Scripture tonight comes from Deuteronomy 28:1, 15: "If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all His commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth...However, if you do not obey the Lord your God and do not carefully follow all His commands and decrees I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you." (NIV)

If there are multiple sides to how a situation may play out, be sure to communicate each possible scenario to your followers. Paint for them a vivid picture of what will happen if the right road or alternative is chosen, and what will happen if the wrong one is picked. Don't just focus on the good outcome. Warn them of the consequences of going in the wrong direction.

Tonight's discussion question is, "How can you portray two different angles of your vision?"

The concept above can also be applied to two sides of the same thing, such as your vision for the organization. Give details and examples of various scenarios and their outcomes. They may both be positive, but let the team as a whole decide which road to take. Guide them toward the one that will have the most benefits for the organization. Above all, though, seek God's guidance and rely on Him.

God bless you!