PHASE 3 Week 2 LEAD LIKE JESUS Chapter 2
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May 22, 2012, 4:13:08 PM5/22/12
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1. What is your understanding of Your Heart’s EGO—Edging God Out or
Exalting God Only
2.One of the greatest gifts we can get from those we lead is feedback.
How do you handle feedback?
3. How do you plan for success?
4. How can we lead like Jesus through forgiveness and grace?
Exalting God Only
2.One of the greatest gifts we can get from those we lead is feedback.
How do you handle feedback?
3. How do you plan for success?
4. How can we lead like Jesus through forgiveness and grace?
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May 23, 2012, 10:02:23 PM5/23/12
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1. In every sense of the word, ego is a person’s sense of self-esteem
and self importance. When we Edge God Out it’s truly our ego in
action. We worry about everything including the fact that we’re
worrying. It’s all about me, myself and I but the minute we take over,
God lets go. To Exalt God Only is to keep Him as our priority above
all else, He should have the first and last word in all things which
concern us. Denying one’s self, take up our cross and follow Him is
what a servant leader lives by. Letting go of negativity, feasting on
His Word and casting our cares upon Him should keep us focused. We
will find it easier to forsake anyone and anything that we use to
replace Him. We should reassess our plans regularly and be willing to
change direction, “making our plans, counting on Him to direct
us.”(Pro. 16:19) What have I to dread, what have I to fear when I’m
leaning on His everlasting arms? When we keep a clear perspective and
an undistracted heart, we can more effectively serve the Lord and
Exalt Him Only. GOD WILL ONLY TAKE OVER WHEN WE LET GO.
2. As leaders we are given the responsibility to nurture those we
lead. How we go about it will affect them in either a positive or
negative light. The followers are the ones who determine the kind of
leader we are, so it is very important that we encourage them to speak
their minds without fear. Not all feedback will be positive and our
response will clearly show how strong we are as leaders. We should
never take criticism as a personal attack. Harsh criticism should
serve to make us better persons –turn them into advice. Negative or
defensive responses will make us seem insecure and learning to lead
like Jesus is all about being assertive. Some criticisms though
negative, may very well be true. In these instances we use them to our
advantage for self-improvement: brush up our flaws and correct our
mistakes trying not to have a recurrence. If it is ill-intentioned,
the sole purpose being to put us down, we just need to remember that
we will come upon various trials. If we let patience rule, we will
grow more mature in the Lord and now, more than ever, we need more
mature leaders.
3. Our job is to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Teacher Jesus
Christ. The stronger we get the more we have to pour into those we
lead. We have a job that does not end with us but has been passed on
from many generations. If Abraham was not faithful we would not know
that we also can persevere and remain faithful. Moses at one point was
becoming stressed from overwork. He was advised to choose leaders whom
he taught what to do. Our focal point should be to become the best we
can be in Christ and have a teachable spirit so we can in turn teach
others about Him. Joshua was faithful and was taken under Moses’ wings
from he was a youth. He was taught well and learned well so was able
to stand up to his followers letting them know that he and his house
had no choice but “to serve the Lord.” Elijah, a follower of God,
taught his servant well so when his time came to leave, he handed over
to a capable Elisha who immediately stepped into his shoes. Timothy
had a responsibility in the church which was very challenging for a
young man. His older more experienced mentor Paul, instructed him on
the importance of personal conduct. He was admonished “to be an
example to believers in word, conduct, love, spirit, faith and
purity.” We should likewise, set a good example which has more value
than good advice. Those we lead may easily forget what we say, but
what stays with them is what we do. We MUST persevere so we do not
leave behind an unfinished task. HAND OVER THE BATON IN A BETTER
CONDITION THAN YOU GOT IT IN!!
4. Leading like Jesus through forgiveness and grace is very critical
to our ministry. Christ admonished us to observe all things He
commanded meaning we should do what He taught and did. This came after
the crucifixion and whilst on the cross, He asked His Father to
“forgive them for they know not what they’ve done.” He was spat upon,
beaten and scourged yet He did not render evil for evil, bringing to
mind what he told Peter ‘seventy times seven shall you forgive.’
Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves that brings with it peace and
contentment. It is not optional neither is it for the benefit of the
other person. Un-forgiveness on the other hand, blocks the flow of
God’s grace in our lives. Each time we remember the wrong, we should
pray for the offender so the devil will cease to bring it to
remembrance (Mt. 5:44) Grace is divine favor bestowed on us that is
unmerited, unearned and unearnable. It is real and has the power to
change us. No matter how much we’ve sinned it is through His grace
that we get so many chances. Grace is also the God-given desire and
power to do His will. When we humble ourselves before God, we will
receive His grace to be effective in ministry and ultimately to lead
like Jesus. Mercy, love and peace multiplied.
On May 22, 4:13 pm, New York Youth Leaders Association
and self importance. When we Edge God Out it’s truly our ego in
action. We worry about everything including the fact that we’re
worrying. It’s all about me, myself and I but the minute we take over,
God lets go. To Exalt God Only is to keep Him as our priority above
all else, He should have the first and last word in all things which
concern us. Denying one’s self, take up our cross and follow Him is
what a servant leader lives by. Letting go of negativity, feasting on
His Word and casting our cares upon Him should keep us focused. We
will find it easier to forsake anyone and anything that we use to
replace Him. We should reassess our plans regularly and be willing to
change direction, “making our plans, counting on Him to direct
us.”(Pro. 16:19) What have I to dread, what have I to fear when I’m
leaning on His everlasting arms? When we keep a clear perspective and
an undistracted heart, we can more effectively serve the Lord and
Exalt Him Only. GOD WILL ONLY TAKE OVER WHEN WE LET GO.
2. As leaders we are given the responsibility to nurture those we
lead. How we go about it will affect them in either a positive or
negative light. The followers are the ones who determine the kind of
leader we are, so it is very important that we encourage them to speak
their minds without fear. Not all feedback will be positive and our
response will clearly show how strong we are as leaders. We should
never take criticism as a personal attack. Harsh criticism should
serve to make us better persons –turn them into advice. Negative or
defensive responses will make us seem insecure and learning to lead
like Jesus is all about being assertive. Some criticisms though
negative, may very well be true. In these instances we use them to our
advantage for self-improvement: brush up our flaws and correct our
mistakes trying not to have a recurrence. If it is ill-intentioned,
the sole purpose being to put us down, we just need to remember that
we will come upon various trials. If we let patience rule, we will
grow more mature in the Lord and now, more than ever, we need more
mature leaders.
3. Our job is to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Teacher Jesus
Christ. The stronger we get the more we have to pour into those we
lead. We have a job that does not end with us but has been passed on
from many generations. If Abraham was not faithful we would not know
that we also can persevere and remain faithful. Moses at one point was
becoming stressed from overwork. He was advised to choose leaders whom
he taught what to do. Our focal point should be to become the best we
can be in Christ and have a teachable spirit so we can in turn teach
others about Him. Joshua was faithful and was taken under Moses’ wings
from he was a youth. He was taught well and learned well so was able
to stand up to his followers letting them know that he and his house
had no choice but “to serve the Lord.” Elijah, a follower of God,
taught his servant well so when his time came to leave, he handed over
to a capable Elisha who immediately stepped into his shoes. Timothy
had a responsibility in the church which was very challenging for a
young man. His older more experienced mentor Paul, instructed him on
the importance of personal conduct. He was admonished “to be an
example to believers in word, conduct, love, spirit, faith and
purity.” We should likewise, set a good example which has more value
than good advice. Those we lead may easily forget what we say, but
what stays with them is what we do. We MUST persevere so we do not
leave behind an unfinished task. HAND OVER THE BATON IN A BETTER
CONDITION THAN YOU GOT IT IN!!
4. Leading like Jesus through forgiveness and grace is very critical
to our ministry. Christ admonished us to observe all things He
commanded meaning we should do what He taught and did. This came after
the crucifixion and whilst on the cross, He asked His Father to
“forgive them for they know not what they’ve done.” He was spat upon,
beaten and scourged yet He did not render evil for evil, bringing to
mind what he told Peter ‘seventy times seven shall you forgive.’
Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves that brings with it peace and
contentment. It is not optional neither is it for the benefit of the
other person. Un-forgiveness on the other hand, blocks the flow of
God’s grace in our lives. Each time we remember the wrong, we should
pray for the offender so the devil will cease to bring it to
remembrance (Mt. 5:44) Grace is divine favor bestowed on us that is
unmerited, unearned and unearnable. It is real and has the power to
change us. No matter how much we’ve sinned it is through His grace
that we get so many chances. Grace is also the God-given desire and
power to do His will. When we humble ourselves before God, we will
receive His grace to be effective in ministry and ultimately to lead
like Jesus. Mercy, love and peace multiplied.
On May 22, 4:13 pm, New York Youth Leaders Association
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May 24, 2012, 8:51:17 PM5/24/12
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(1) EGO – Edging God Out, is the state of making our own agenda,
safety, status and gratification a priority or putting them ahead of
God and those affected by our thoughts and actions. Here our pride
and fears replace the presence of God and we are driven to promote
ourselves through our identity, possessions, position and
relationships. Edging God out separates us from God, from others and
even from ourselves. We will then value the opinion of others rather
than God, which distorts our views developing us into self serving
leaders. On the other hand, when, “Exalting God Only,” God becomes
the object of our worship, source of security and self worth. We lead
with confidence because we know God is leading us and has authority
over our lives. We will serve God and others with a heart of love and
compassion believing that everything and everyone is for a season.
Therefore we should do our best in service because we may not get the
opportunity to serve again. We will understand that God is in control
and live our lives to please him in worship and do everything to His
glory. We will humbly accept that we are limited to accomplish the
task ahead and rely solely on God for directions. Then we can say
like Paul in Philippians 3:14 “I can do all things, through Christ who
strengthens me.”
(2) Not many leaders are prepared to handle feedback. Great leaders
embrace feedback and use them as an advantage to improve their
leadership skills. Feedback helps to build or repair relationship and
should be received with gratitude resisting the urge to counter-
attack. As a leader I should understand that I do not and will never
know everything, valuing the ideas and input of others with the view
that we are all working together for the benefit of the kingdom.
(3) A good leader will plan for success by training and equipping
others to take the “mantle.” As we progress we prepare others to take
over and carry on when our season is ended. I should never be or feel
threatened by the development or advancement of the people I lead, but
should make every effort to sow/invest into the lives of others
enabling them to advance in Christ. My leadership is measured by what
I leave behind. Hence, it is my desire to leave a positive mark in
the life of everyone I come in contact with. I believe and often
remind my young people that there will come a day when they will be
taking over from me. Then, I will be satisfied that I have done what
God has called me to do.
(4) Leading through forgiveness and grace brings me to an eternal
prospective where I view things and everyone from Gods perspective.
As a leader I will respond to the mistakes and errors of others
through forgiveness. Accepting and respecting their imperfections and
forgive, correct and love them for who they are. I will be patient, I
can testify I have improved tremendously, thank God, with others
bearing in mind we are all clays in the master’s hands. We were all
deserving of death but through GRACE we are alive today. I will
therefore thrive to lead with a heart of forgiveness and grace as
Jesus did. I pray that God will transform our leadership motives,
thoughts and actions into the servant leadership that Jesus modeled.
God bless you all.
safety, status and gratification a priority or putting them ahead of
God and those affected by our thoughts and actions. Here our pride
and fears replace the presence of God and we are driven to promote
ourselves through our identity, possessions, position and
relationships. Edging God out separates us from God, from others and
even from ourselves. We will then value the opinion of others rather
than God, which distorts our views developing us into self serving
leaders. On the other hand, when, “Exalting God Only,” God becomes
the object of our worship, source of security and self worth. We lead
with confidence because we know God is leading us and has authority
over our lives. We will serve God and others with a heart of love and
compassion believing that everything and everyone is for a season.
Therefore we should do our best in service because we may not get the
opportunity to serve again. We will understand that God is in control
and live our lives to please him in worship and do everything to His
glory. We will humbly accept that we are limited to accomplish the
task ahead and rely solely on God for directions. Then we can say
like Paul in Philippians 3:14 “I can do all things, through Christ who
strengthens me.”
(2) Not many leaders are prepared to handle feedback. Great leaders
embrace feedback and use them as an advantage to improve their
leadership skills. Feedback helps to build or repair relationship and
should be received with gratitude resisting the urge to counter-
attack. As a leader I should understand that I do not and will never
know everything, valuing the ideas and input of others with the view
that we are all working together for the benefit of the kingdom.
(3) A good leader will plan for success by training and equipping
others to take the “mantle.” As we progress we prepare others to take
over and carry on when our season is ended. I should never be or feel
threatened by the development or advancement of the people I lead, but
should make every effort to sow/invest into the lives of others
enabling them to advance in Christ. My leadership is measured by what
I leave behind. Hence, it is my desire to leave a positive mark in
the life of everyone I come in contact with. I believe and often
remind my young people that there will come a day when they will be
taking over from me. Then, I will be satisfied that I have done what
God has called me to do.
(4) Leading through forgiveness and grace brings me to an eternal
prospective where I view things and everyone from Gods perspective.
As a leader I will respond to the mistakes and errors of others
through forgiveness. Accepting and respecting their imperfections and
forgive, correct and love them for who they are. I will be patient, I
can testify I have improved tremendously, thank God, with others
bearing in mind we are all clays in the master’s hands. We were all
deserving of death but through GRACE we are alive today. I will
therefore thrive to lead with a heart of forgiveness and grace as
Jesus did. I pray that God will transform our leadership motives,
thoughts and actions into the servant leadership that Jesus modeled.
God bless you all.
Darell
May 28, 2012, 7:58:10 PM5/28/12
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EGO-Edging God out is taking charge of your life and taking things
into your own hands where you feel you can handle things by yourself.
you are self-willed, you are the maker of your own destiny, by your
power and strength you think you can accomplish whatever you set your
mind to. It is humanism in action which result in pride and arrogance
that promote self-worth according to what you have accomplished. So,
whenever "I" is in control God is Edged out and the end result is self-
serving. It can only lead to failure, disappointment, fear, shame and
destruction because God will not share his glory with anyone or
anything.
Exalting God only is to set your dependence on God for all your needs,
putting Him first in everything we do. It is being "like a tree
planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and
whose leaf does not wither whatever he does prospers"(Psalms 1:3).
When we recognize that God is the source of all our blessings, we can
only respond by giving Him praise, thanksgiving and glorify His Name
for who He is and what He has done for us and with us. He is our all,
for without Him we are like a branch of a tree which has been cut off
and good for nothing. He is our strength and the reason for our
living.
Feedback is very helpful in letting us know how effective our work has
been, in other words, it is the measure stick on how successful were
are in leading others. I have learned to handle feedback with a
positive attitude. I see feedback as a teachable tool, it helps me to
know on how well I am doing in my leadership role. If it is positive,
it encourages me to continue and to say to God be the glory, and if it
is negative it cautions me on how I should continue to proceed. If I
discovered that I made mistakes, I asked for forgiveness and draw near
unto God to help and lead me in the right path.
We plan for success when we listen to the voice of God, doing things
according to His will and His leading edge out our Ego and our total
trust and confidence rest on Him, and Him only to see us through.
In the same way Jesus is willing to forgive us of our sins and
trespasses, we also should forgive others of offenses committed
against us. In His grace God gives us eternal life that we don't
deserve, for the wages of sins is death. Likewise we should do for
others things that they don't deserve. Especially, after after they
have acted maliciously toward us which caused us great pain. The only
way we can lead like Jesus is when when we yield ourselves unto God
and He takes possession of our hearts, only then can we lead like
Jesus.
into your own hands where you feel you can handle things by yourself.
you are self-willed, you are the maker of your own destiny, by your
power and strength you think you can accomplish whatever you set your
mind to. It is humanism in action which result in pride and arrogance
that promote self-worth according to what you have accomplished. So,
whenever "I" is in control God is Edged out and the end result is self-
serving. It can only lead to failure, disappointment, fear, shame and
destruction because God will not share his glory with anyone or
anything.
Exalting God only is to set your dependence on God for all your needs,
putting Him first in everything we do. It is being "like a tree
planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and
whose leaf does not wither whatever he does prospers"(Psalms 1:3).
When we recognize that God is the source of all our blessings, we can
only respond by giving Him praise, thanksgiving and glorify His Name
for who He is and what He has done for us and with us. He is our all,
for without Him we are like a branch of a tree which has been cut off
and good for nothing. He is our strength and the reason for our
living.
Feedback is very helpful in letting us know how effective our work has
been, in other words, it is the measure stick on how successful were
are in leading others. I have learned to handle feedback with a
positive attitude. I see feedback as a teachable tool, it helps me to
know on how well I am doing in my leadership role. If it is positive,
it encourages me to continue and to say to God be the glory, and if it
is negative it cautions me on how I should continue to proceed. If I
discovered that I made mistakes, I asked for forgiveness and draw near
unto God to help and lead me in the right path.
We plan for success when we listen to the voice of God, doing things
according to His will and His leading edge out our Ego and our total
trust and confidence rest on Him, and Him only to see us through.
In the same way Jesus is willing to forgive us of our sins and
trespasses, we also should forgive others of offenses committed
against us. In His grace God gives us eternal life that we don't
deserve, for the wages of sins is death. Likewise we should do for
others things that they don't deserve. Especially, after after they
have acted maliciously toward us which caused us great pain. The only
way we can lead like Jesus is when when we yield ourselves unto God
and He takes possession of our hearts, only then can we lead like
Jesus.
Jbl...@yahoo.com
May 30, 2012, 1:09:52 AM5/30/12
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1.Edging God Out " believers" are people who care all about me,
myself and I. They are all about themselves. Instead of looking at the
good of others, they make sure that they look good in front of others.
Pride and fear takes up huge spaces in their lives and have a hard
time placing God in control.
Exalting God Only are exact opposites of Edging God Out. They are the
true definitions of humility. They seek to do kingdom business. To
them life here on earth is for them to expand the kingdom of God and
empower those behind them.
2.One of the greatest gifts we can get from those we lead is
feedback.
How do you handle feedback?
Honestly I can truly say that I am my own worst critic. The educator
in me always reflects and wants to fix things to make them perfect.
When I receive feedback from others, I first think about the group of
people or the individual who is giving it. I then ask myself " Are
they trying to help or hurt?". After, I try my best to do my best. I
don't become a puppet, instead I look for a happy medium and do that
best that I can to succeed in that specific area.
3. How do you plan for success?
According to Blanchard and Hodges, a great way to plan for success is
to prepare others to carry on after one's season of leadership is
completed. Leaders are called to help empower and strengthen others.
This means we ave to help those coming behind us. John 14:12 states
that "....He will do even greater things than these because I am going
to the Father." The best is yet to come.
4. How can we lead like Jesus through forgiveness and grace?
Forgiveness and grace are two important things that need to be
displayed in a leader. "Forgiveness is important because it
demonstrates how leaders respond to mistakes and errors." Leaders have
to tolerate the imperfections of others. Everyone won't do what you
want them to do, when or the way you want them to do it. Because of
that, forgiveness must be displayed by a leader. This can be seen when
someone underneath your ministry falls or steps out of line, you
exercise forgiveness, which in many cases may mean giving them a
second chance.
"Grace is accepting one another for who they are and what they can
accomplish and willing to exchange mutual efforts to enhance one
another's well being." As we lead, we must come to the understanding
that grace and spiritual dynamics are important in ministry. It allows
us to remember that we are all sinners. We are not perfect and
sometimes need grace to excuse some things that would disqualify us
otherwise.
myself and I. They are all about themselves. Instead of looking at the
good of others, they make sure that they look good in front of others.
Pride and fear takes up huge spaces in their lives and have a hard
time placing God in control.
Exalting God Only are exact opposites of Edging God Out. They are the
true definitions of humility. They seek to do kingdom business. To
them life here on earth is for them to expand the kingdom of God and
empower those behind them.
2.One of the greatest gifts we can get from those we lead is
feedback.
How do you handle feedback?
in me always reflects and wants to fix things to make them perfect.
When I receive feedback from others, I first think about the group of
people or the individual who is giving it. I then ask myself " Are
they trying to help or hurt?". After, I try my best to do my best. I
don't become a puppet, instead I look for a happy medium and do that
best that I can to succeed in that specific area.
3. How do you plan for success?
to prepare others to carry on after one's season of leadership is
completed. Leaders are called to help empower and strengthen others.
This means we ave to help those coming behind us. John 14:12 states
that "....He will do even greater things than these because I am going
to the Father." The best is yet to come.
4. How can we lead like Jesus through forgiveness and grace?
displayed in a leader. "Forgiveness is important because it
demonstrates how leaders respond to mistakes and errors." Leaders have
to tolerate the imperfections of others. Everyone won't do what you
want them to do, when or the way you want them to do it. Because of
that, forgiveness must be displayed by a leader. This can be seen when
someone underneath your ministry falls or steps out of line, you
exercise forgiveness, which in many cases may mean giving them a
second chance.
"Grace is accepting one another for who they are and what they can
accomplish and willing to exchange mutual efforts to enhance one
another's well being." As we lead, we must come to the understanding
that grace and spiritual dynamics are important in ministry. It allows
us to remember that we are all sinners. We are not perfect and
sometimes need grace to excuse some things that would disqualify us
otherwise.
kourtney baines romero
Jun 1, 2012, 12:15:42 AM6/1/12
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What is your understanding of your hearts Ego- Edging God Out or
Exalting God only?
I thought it to be extremely interesting to pose the question of "Am I
a serving leader or a self-serving leader? " there's that self-
reflection again I think it is crucial to check yourself or check in
with God about yourself daily to ensure you are on the right path.
Edging God out - is the self-serving leader, a heart motivated by self-
interest with the tunnel vision mentality of give a little and take a
lot. The catalyst of motivation is fueled through personal ulterior
motives and gratification. Similar to driven people they become
engulfed with status and possessions. Valuing others opinions
excluding Gods
Exalt God Only :Although as the reading suggests I'm sure we have all
experienced using the EGO we created which is Edging God Out instead
of the one that was already bought and paid for by the blood of Jesus.
Living the Christ like life is just Exalting God only in everything
you do, seek he first the kingdom and all thing will be added unto
you. People who are called are living enjoying and sharing their
possessions but with a full understanding that tomorrow is not
promised but heaven lasts for always and therefor called leaders are
serve as good stewards of what has been loaned to them.
One of the greatest gifts we can get from those we lead is feedback,
how do you handle feedback?
This is definitely area I have grown over the years and I thank God
for being a continuous work in progress progressing to be more like
him. I went to performing arts high school and it is there my visual
art master prices had to undergo constructive criticism, it was the
hardest thing for me to close my mouth and listen as their feedback.
Their intentions were to provide constructive criticism to me to
improve what I had already done. I was actually internalizing their
feedback as a threat and a personal attack. Although at times I am
guilty of slipping back into this old frame of mind. With the servant
leader mind set regardless of how the feedback is presented it is
through Gods unconditional love you can move beyond a negative
emotion.
others ensuring that there are others to carry on the movement when
your season has ended.
relationships two key elements of leading like Jesus is forgiveness
and grace.
Grace - through grace to come to lead like Jesus we must understand
our relationships with both leaders and followers The currency of all
true relationships. Forgiveness is crucial in leading like Jesus as it
is how servant leaders respond to errors and mistakes.
Exalting God only?
I thought it to be extremely interesting to pose the question of "Am I
a serving leader or a self-serving leader? " there's that self-
reflection again I think it is crucial to check yourself or check in
with God about yourself daily to ensure you are on the right path.
Edging God out - is the self-serving leader, a heart motivated by self-
interest with the tunnel vision mentality of give a little and take a
lot. The catalyst of motivation is fueled through personal ulterior
motives and gratification. Similar to driven people they become
engulfed with status and possessions. Valuing others opinions
excluding Gods
Exalt God Only :Although as the reading suggests I'm sure we have all
experienced using the EGO we created which is Edging God Out instead
of the one that was already bought and paid for by the blood of Jesus.
Living the Christ like life is just Exalting God only in everything
you do, seek he first the kingdom and all thing will be added unto
you. People who are called are living enjoying and sharing their
possessions but with a full understanding that tomorrow is not
promised but heaven lasts for always and therefor called leaders are
serve as good stewards of what has been loaned to them.
One of the greatest gifts we can get from those we lead is feedback,
how do you handle feedback?
This is definitely area I have grown over the years and I thank God
for being a continuous work in progress progressing to be more like
him. I went to performing arts high school and it is there my visual
art master prices had to undergo constructive criticism, it was the
hardest thing for me to close my mouth and listen as their feedback.
Their intentions were to provide constructive criticism to me to
improve what I had already done. I was actually internalizing their
feedback as a threat and a personal attack. Although at times I am
guilty of slipping back into this old frame of mind. With the servant
leader mind set regardless of how the feedback is presented it is
through Gods unconditional love you can move beyond a negative
emotion.
How do you plan for success?
Planning for success you must worship God only, you must training
others ensuring that there are others to carry on the movement when
your season has ended.
How can we lead like Jesus through forgiveness and grace?
When you lead like Jesus the Holy Spirit extends into your
relationships two key elements of leading like Jesus is forgiveness
and grace.
Grace - through grace to come to lead like Jesus we must understand
our relationships with both leaders and followers The currency of all
true relationships. Forgiveness is crucial in leading like Jesus as it
is how servant leaders respond to errors and mistakes.
Full Gospel Christian Fellowship Church Of God
Jun 1, 2012, 2:03:13 AM6/1/12
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Lead Like Jesus Phase III
1. My understanding of My Heart's EGO-Edging God out or Exalting God
only is:
For me to guard my cold, ungrateful heart and make sure I have a
servant leader's heart
and not a self-serving leader's heart. I will question my motives
constantly, I do not trust myself
alone, I am in need of my helper, and coach..."The Blessed Holy
Spirit"...to let my EGO be:
E-exhalting
G-God
O-only
So, please help me God.
2. I handle feedback with humility and grace, measuring the feedback
through the light of God's words.
I am important enough to be spoken to...so I am grateful!
If people do not care about you, they will just ignore you.
3. My plan for success is: To be remembered as a servant, to leave a
legacy of effectiveness in my examples and teaching of others
so they can do a greater work than me.
4. Foriveness and grace are daily requirements for us to Lead Like
Jesus, forgiveness is removing the log in our
eyes so we can see clearly, if we never forgive others daily we
cannot see the grace of God.
Grace is the element that reminds us that we are humans and not
gods, so we must worship the God of the grace we have.
God's Grace is a constant reminder to us to Love one another.
1. My understanding of My Heart's EGO-Edging God out or Exalting God
only is:
For me to guard my cold, ungrateful heart and make sure I have a
servant leader's heart
and not a self-serving leader's heart. I will question my motives
constantly, I do not trust myself
alone, I am in need of my helper, and coach..."The Blessed Holy
Spirit"...to let my EGO be:
E-exhalting
G-God
O-only
So, please help me God.
2. I handle feedback with humility and grace, measuring the feedback
through the light of God's words.
I am important enough to be spoken to...so I am grateful!
If people do not care about you, they will just ignore you.
3. My plan for success is: To be remembered as a servant, to leave a
legacy of effectiveness in my examples and teaching of others
so they can do a greater work than me.
4. Foriveness and grace are daily requirements for us to Lead Like
Jesus, forgiveness is removing the log in our
eyes so we can see clearly, if we never forgive others daily we
cannot see the grace of God.
Grace is the element that reminds us that we are humans and not
gods, so we must worship the God of the grace we have.
God's Grace is a constant reminder to us to Love one another.
Alrickab
Jun 3, 2012, 9:15:16 PM6/3/12
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My understanding of EGO-Edging God Out is that these leaders are self-serving and react
to things that happen to them. They spend little time considering what is in the best
interests of others. The EGO-Exalting God Only are servant leaders who respond to things
that happen to them. Before they take action they are able to step back and assess the
situation out of a desire to serve the common good of everyone
One of the greatest gift we can get from those we lead is feedback, hearing what others think
of what we say or do gives us an opportunity to examine ourselves. I would ask myself if this is
the way God wants me to lead the people that he entrusted in my care to serve.
We plan for success to lead in a way that we prepare others to carry on after our season of
leadership is completed. Our leadership success is not just for the time that we serve, it should
go on long afterwards.
We can lead like Jesus through forgiveness because it is how servant leaders respond
to mistake and errors, just as we need God's forgiveness so we must forgive. As the the
author wrote, Jesus taught forgiveness to his disciples, he practiced it with those who
betrayed Him and he granted forgiveness willingly to those who participated in His death
on the cross. We can lead through grace as the author states, grace is at work in
relationships when we are present for one another, accepting our mutual limitations and
willing to exchange mutual efforts to enchance one another's well-being.
1. What is your understanding of Your Heart’s EGO—Edging God Out or Exalting God Only 2.One of the greatest gifts we can get from those we lead is feedback. How do you handle feedback? 3. How do you plan for success? 4. How can we lead like Jesus through forgiveness and grace? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NYYLA" group. To post to this group, send email to ny...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nyyla+un...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nyyla?hl=en.
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WHEN WE EDGE GOD OUT WE ARE SETTING OUR SELVES UP FOR FAILURE .IN
DOING SO WE REMOVE THE MOST IMPORTANT INGREDIENT IN BEING A SERVANT
LEADER BECAUSE THAT MEANS WE WOULD BE IDOLIZING OUR SELVES AND OUR
POSITION AND THAT CAUSES US TO BE ARROGANT IN OUR WAYS AND THE WAY WE
WILL TREAT THOSE THAT ARE FOLLING US.HOWEVER WHEN WE SEEK TO EXALT GOD
ONLY WE ALLOW HIM TO TEACH US HOW TO BE HUMNLE ENOUGH TO FOLLOW HIS
EXAMPLE OF A SERVANT LEADER OUR DIRECTION WOULD COME FROM HIM AND WE
WILL BE MORE RECEPTIVE OF THOSE AROUND US AND MORE OF A
BLESSING.MAKING HIM PRIORITY IN OUR LIVES IS THE BEST WE CAN DO .
GETING FEEDBACK FROM THOSE WHO I LEAD IS ENCOURAGING . HOWEVER NOT
EVERYTHING THAT IS SAID TO ME IS GOOD BUT I LEARN HOW TO EXALT GOD IN
ALL SITUATIONS SO I TURN TO HIM GOOD OR BAD AND TRY TO HUMBLE MYSELF
AND LEARN FROM THE FEEDBACK SO I CAN DO BETTER FOR FUTURE.I REALIZE
THAT MY FOLLOWERS ARE WHO DETERMINE THE KIND OF LEADER I WILL BE
SOTHEIR FEEDBACK IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO ME
WELL AS CHRISTIANS AND LEADERS WE SHOULD BE WHOLE PEOPLE SEEKING GOD
AND STRIVING FOR MORR OF HIM. IF GOD IS OUR CENTER THEN WE WILL BE
MORE LIKE HIM WE WILL PUT HIS EXAMPLES INTO PLAY . IF OUR MINISTRY IS
FIRST SOLID BETWEEN US AND THE LORD THEN WE WILL BE EFFECTIVE AS
CHRISTIANS . WE WILL BE TRUE SERVANT LEADERS.
JESUS FORGAVE PEOPLE SOMEONE EVERY CHANCE HE HAD BECAUSE OF HIS GRACE
WE ALL HAVE ACCESS TO THE THRONE.WE ARE TOLD TO LOVE OUR BROTHERS AND
TO FORGIVE THEN 70 TIMES SEVEN EACH DAY IF WE WANT OUR WAYS TO PLZ GOD
WE SHOULD LEAD LIKE GOD DID IN GRACE AND FORGIVENESS
On May 22, 4:13 pm, New York Youth Leaders Association
DOING SO WE REMOVE THE MOST IMPORTANT INGREDIENT IN BEING A SERVANT
LEADER BECAUSE THAT MEANS WE WOULD BE IDOLIZING OUR SELVES AND OUR
POSITION AND THAT CAUSES US TO BE ARROGANT IN OUR WAYS AND THE WAY WE
WILL TREAT THOSE THAT ARE FOLLING US.HOWEVER WHEN WE SEEK TO EXALT GOD
ONLY WE ALLOW HIM TO TEACH US HOW TO BE HUMNLE ENOUGH TO FOLLOW HIS
EXAMPLE OF A SERVANT LEADER OUR DIRECTION WOULD COME FROM HIM AND WE
WILL BE MORE RECEPTIVE OF THOSE AROUND US AND MORE OF A
BLESSING.MAKING HIM PRIORITY IN OUR LIVES IS THE BEST WE CAN DO .
GETING FEEDBACK FROM THOSE WHO I LEAD IS ENCOURAGING . HOWEVER NOT
EVERYTHING THAT IS SAID TO ME IS GOOD BUT I LEARN HOW TO EXALT GOD IN
ALL SITUATIONS SO I TURN TO HIM GOOD OR BAD AND TRY TO HUMBLE MYSELF
AND LEARN FROM THE FEEDBACK SO I CAN DO BETTER FOR FUTURE.I REALIZE
THAT MY FOLLOWERS ARE WHO DETERMINE THE KIND OF LEADER I WILL BE
SOTHEIR FEEDBACK IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO ME
WELL AS CHRISTIANS AND LEADERS WE SHOULD BE WHOLE PEOPLE SEEKING GOD
AND STRIVING FOR MORR OF HIM. IF GOD IS OUR CENTER THEN WE WILL BE
MORE LIKE HIM WE WILL PUT HIS EXAMPLES INTO PLAY . IF OUR MINISTRY IS
FIRST SOLID BETWEEN US AND THE LORD THEN WE WILL BE EFFECTIVE AS
CHRISTIANS . WE WILL BE TRUE SERVANT LEADERS.
JESUS FORGAVE PEOPLE SOMEONE EVERY CHANCE HE HAD BECAUSE OF HIS GRACE
WE ALL HAVE ACCESS TO THE THRONE.WE ARE TOLD TO LOVE OUR BROTHERS AND
TO FORGIVE THEN 70 TIMES SEVEN EACH DAY IF WE WANT OUR WAYS TO PLZ GOD
WE SHOULD LEAD LIKE GOD DID IN GRACE AND FORGIVENESS
On May 22, 4:13 pm, New York Youth Leaders Association
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