TobyMac sings, "Steal My Show." In it, he tells God, "If You wanna steal my show, I'll sit back and watch You go. If You got something to say, go on and take it away. Need You to steal my show. Can't wait to watch You go. So take it away!"
This is one of my favorite songs. I used to sing it before I began meetings when I was President of Phi Theta Kappa. Regardless of whether you hold a leadership position or not, you can pray this to God. However, it especially applies to leadership because it allows leaders to realize that God is above them. He is the Ultimate Leader, and sometimes we just need to step back and give Him control. He may be telling us something to do or something to say to our followers. You should always pray, "Lord, steal my show," and let Him take control. There's no better position to be in than in the Lord's hands as He uses you for His glory!
Isaiah 19:11-13 says, "The officials of Zoan are nothing but fools; the wise counselors of Pharaoh give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, 'I am one of the wise men, a disciple of the ancient kings'? Where are your wise men now? Let them show you and make know what the Lord Almighty has planned against Egypt. The officials of Zoan have become fools, the leaders of Memphis are deceived; the cornerstones of her peoples have led Egypt astray." (NIV)
That is an example of what happens when leaders do not let God have control. No matter what, the Lord is in control.
Maxwell gives four elements that we should pay careful attention to if we wish to have lasting leadership: Character, perspective, courage, and favor. Character is on the inside and is a major contributor to our leadership choices. Perspective allows us to see problems and opportunities form multiple angles so that we can make informed decisions before we act. Courage helps us to push forward in spite of fears or potential problems. And favor enables us to have backup, from God and from men, the former much greater and more important than the latter.
Today's reflection question asks: "Which element or elements do you need to focus on more?"
My answer to that is courage. I let my insecurities and fears interfere with my leadership when I should lift it all up to the Lord and let Him guide me.
Pray this prayer: Father, thank You for Your many blessings to me. May I never take them for granted. Please guide me in my leadership. Help me to positively build my character, bestow Your favor upon me, help me to see from the right perspectives, and give me courage to face whatever may come my way, knowing that You are always with me. In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen.
God bless you!
Steal My Show
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