One thing cause-driven leaders share is the desire to see change in their communties. The other thing is probably heartbreak.
There are times when we see an issue, describe a solution, and everyone says, “yes, let’s make that change.” There are also times when we see an issue, describe a solution, and are met with statements and questions, like: “Why do you want to do that?” “That is not needed!” “Let’s do this instead. It’s easier.”
When this happens, the question is always, How do we keep going?
For the cause-driven leader, it is hard to let it go. We want to see a change for the better. Often, we aren't even sure what the result will be. We just know there are problems at that moment that need to be addressed. We carry a vision for a better future, one that is often beyond our understanding.
So, How do we keep going?
Because it is hard to keep going when we see little change.
Question: Perhaps you have carried a vision for years, and you are looking ahead to the rest of 2024 and wondering if you have the energy to give it another go.
The answer lies in the spiritual world. For me, that is my trust in Jesus. He provides me with enough wonder and open-mindedness to believe the impossible is possible. He gives me the humility to look for other solutions, including the ones that come from others. He helps me see that one plus one can sometimes equal three. He provides me with a viewpoint that is limitless, infinite, and boundless. He gives me hope that this year can be different to last year, not because I am better or smarter or suddenly Michelangelo, but because Jesus is always doing a new thing.
The question is, “Can I see it?”
May 2024 be two things for you: a year of limitless possibilities for your community, and a time when you sense God has your back as you lead this change.
