Leadership Voices

The song "Shoulders," by for KING & COUNTRY, holds a great truth that we should remember: God is holding us. He knows what is going on and, above all, He is in control! "My help comes from You. You're right here, pulling me through. You carry my weakness, my sickness, my brokenness all on Your shoulders, Your shoulders. My help comes from You. You are my rest, my rescue. I don't have to see to believe that You're lifting me up on Your shoulders, Your shoulders."

The verse for this evening is Proverbs 30:5, which says: "'Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.'" (NIV) His Word backs up what for KING & COUNTRY sing: He is there for us! We can run to Him for help, shelter, and peace.

Having a worthwhile vision is essential to being a good leader. You must have vision to see where you are going. John Maxwell points out four voices that you should listen to to find your vision:

• The Inner Voice
• The Unhappy Voice
• The Successful Voice
• The Higher Voice

Each of these can help you in your leadership by enabling you to find your vision and true purpose therein.

Your inner voice comes from deep within and is anchored in your beliefs. The unhappy voice is what helps you push past failures and on toward great ideas. The successful voice comes from a mentor or advisor who can help you hone your vision. Most importantly, you need to listen to the Higher Voice, that of God, the One who really knows what you are capable of. (Maxwell)

Listening to all of these can help you to form a strong vision that you can use to direct your steps in leadership.

The reflection for this evening asks: "What voice do you listen to the most? The least?"

We should listen to the Higher Voice above all, since it is that of God, who cares for you, carrying you on His shoulders and giving you rest. However, for me, I probably tend to listen more to the inner voice. Even so, I think that it is guided by the Higher Voice at times. On the other side, I believe I listen to the unhappy voice the least.

Answer the question for yourself. Find a proper balance and let them guide your vision!

God bless you!