This evening, I listened to the song, "Cannons," by Phil Wickham. He cries out to God in worship, saying, "The music of the universe plays, singing: You are holy, great and mighty! The moon and the stars declare Who You are! I'm so unworthy, but still You love me! Forever my heart will sing of how great You are!" We must remember that God is with us! He loves us!
Scripture verses this evening come from Ecclesiastes 4:9, 12: "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work...Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." (NIV)
A quote by John Maxwell follows this quite nicely: "The truth is that teamwork is at the heart of great achievement."
As leaders, it is critical that we come to the realization that we can't do everything we are called to do alone. We have to work with others. More appropriately, we get to work with others.
Whether you realize it or not, your leadership is not a solo endeavor. If you shut everyone else out and let pride set in, you will inevitably fail. Don't be stubborn! Strengthen your soft skills. Work with others, even if you are inclined to work alone.
This evening's reflection question asks, "What teams are you part of?" You may be part of a sports team. You may serve on an executive board at work. If neither of those apply, perhaps you have forgotten the most important team you are part of: your FAMILY. Never forget that you are part of a team, and more than likely, multiple. Play your part. If you struggle with this, call on God for strength and encouragement in the matter. He will help you if you let Him.
God bless you!
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