I do this because I believe the most important thing I can do as a leader is figure out what God wants us to do NEXT and pick up my cross and make it happen.
I also do this because picking up my cross, for me, means doing whatever it takes to change my behavior.
If I don’t keep God’s MOST IMPORTANT goals for the church and me in front of me at all times, I’ll stray. I just don’t have enough willpower to stay focused without daily reminders.
Three months will pass, and I will have done a whole bunch of things, but most will have had virtually no bearing on the dreams God has for me and the church I serve.
The enemy will have seduced me into believing that the good feeling I get when I get to inbox zero is an acceptable substitute for risking everything I have for the kingdom.
Most important, I do this because I believe heaven and hell hang in the balance.
And while going on a date with my daughters twice a month or leading 10 men to Christ may not sound like much, especially in celebrity church world, these are the dreams God has for MY life.
And I’m going to do everything I possibly can to stay focused and passionate, so I can accomplish them.
With HIS strength.
And for HIS glory.
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