Problem Mitigation

I began devotional time tonight with the song, "Shake," by MercyMe. I think that all of the lyrics are great, so I have posted them all below, courtesy of K Love.

I just can't believe
Where my life was at
All that I know is that my heart was broken
And I don't ever wanna go back

Ain't no explanation
How I saw the light
He found me and set me free
And it brought me back to life

Blame it on the transformation
Changed down to the core
His love is real
And I can't sit still
Cuz my name's not shamed no more

Great God Almighty, gonna change this
Great God Almighty, He gonna change me

You gotta shake, shake, shake
Like you're changed, changed, changed
Brand new looks so good on you
So shake like you've been changed

Come on and shake, shake
Shake like you've been changed
Shake, shake, shake like you changed
Maybe He came to you
When everything seemed fine
Or maybe your world was upside down and hit you right between the eyes
No matter when it happened
At 7 or 95
Move your feet ‘cause you are free
And you've never been more alive

You gotta shake, shake, shake
Like you're changed, changed changed
Brand new looks so good on you
So shake like you've been changed

Come on and shake, shake, shake
Shake like you changed, changed, changed
Shake, shake, shake like you changed
Brand new looks so good on you
So shake like you've been changed
Come on and shake, shake, shake
Shake like you changed, changed, changed
Shake, shake, shake like you changed
Shake, Shake

Great God Almighty gonna change me
Great God Almighty, He gone and changed me
No matter when it happened
At 7 or 95
Move your feet, ‘cause you are free
And you've never been more alive

Repeat chorus.

The verse for tonight is Joshua 7:1: "But the Israelites acted unfaithfully in regard to the devoted things; Achan...took some of them. So the Lord's anger burned against Israel." (NIV)

If a particular individual is going against a core value of your organization, as a leader it is your job to correct the situation before it worsens. When God called us to be leaders, He didn't mean just in easy times. We must be able to take care of negative situations when they arise. Step up and take action. You are responsible for your organization, whether you are the head of it or as another part of the team.

Maxwell presents this question: "Do you recognize a weak link that you must stop immediately?" Ask God's guidance in such situations. Make sure that you are taking the right action. Then move forward, if that is necessary. Trust in Him to guide you in the right direction!

God bless you!