'Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.' (1 Cor 16:13-14)

Want a shift in culture? Don't use words! ‘A cheerful look brings joy to the heart.’ (Prov. 15:30)

‘May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.’ (2 Thess 3:16) My prayer as you struggle in #leadership.

Down because you don't have a compelling #vision? Success & fulfilling work can inspire people until a vision emerges.

'Whoever says to the guilty, 'You are innocent' - people will curse him.' (Prov 24:24) #Leadership requires confronting wrongdoing.

'We are God's workmanship, created in Jesus to do good works, which God prepared for us to do.' (Eph 2:10) #Leadership is discovering his plan.

Worried about an earthly return? ‘Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely.’ (Ps 112:5)

‘Establish the work of our hands for us.’ (Ps 90:17) God makes work meaningful. #leadership

‘Do not hold back the wages of a hired man overnight.’ (Lev 19:13) Pay people ASAP!

Clarity is coming, but not now. ‘Now I know in part; then I shall know fully...’ (1 Cor 13:12)

‘God's voice was like the roar of rushing waters, and the land was radiant with his glory.’ (Ez 43:2) What is OUR #leadership in comparison?

'In days to come you will understand this.' (Jer 30:24) #Leadership must at times do inexplicable things.

‘All who were in distress, in debt or discontented gathered around him & he became their leader.’ (1 Sa22:2) David's #leadership restart.

Tell Archippus: 'See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord.' (Col 4:17) Press on! #leadership

How to lead right now: 'Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.' (Eph 4:2)

#Leadership weaknesses in one situation can be assets in another, like a victorious general who flounders during peacetime.

‘All the believers were one in heart and mind.’ (Acts 5:32) #Unity results from bold #leadership.

'Do everything without complaining & arguing so no one can criticize you.' (Phil 2:14-15) #Leaders are not complainers.

‘All who were in distress, in debt or discontented gathered around him & he became their leader.’ (1 Sa22:2) David's #leadership restart.

‘Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.’ (Ps 37:4) Even my #leadership goals & desires.