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Ministry Leaders must revamp for understanding those that they lead! This is not that you leave Godly principles of Truth. However, there must be an assessment and a reflection of leadership in a particular season. This is an ongoing strategy. So, take out a plan and actively engage with the written vision. Ministry in this task is an intentional strategy. Update! Refresh the eyes! Allow God to give you what you need in this season.
Ministry leaders, where are you in your spiritual, emotional, and wellness plans? Be honest with yourself. First, your plans will reflect eternity. Therefore, the mindset looks toward hope. Second, do not allow emotional intelligence to establish the goals! Emotional intelligence can impede spiritual work.) Third, it is ok to restore, regenerate, re-energize.
Ministry Leaders Re-assess for Restoration
Now, ministry leadership assessments provide opportunities to reflect and grow. No matter what is going on, evaluation is a building block for growth and meeting goals; assessments are necessary before restoration. For example, every day God gives us new mercy in His assessment. Therefore, aim to see the goodness of the Lord because He has already provided grace.
The Ministry Leadership of Hosea
It is true that ministry leadership assessments can be a difficult thing for people. Not always do we want to follow what the Spirit says. Admittedly, too often we seek validation from others before moving on the Word of God. However, consider a person like Hosea (Hosea 1: 1-3). Even in a difficult situation, Hosea obeyed God.
Although Hosea did not understand God’s plan, but it worked out. The blessings of obedience to God is greater than the challenges.
A Ministry Leader of Restoration
The story of Hosea and Gomer is one of restoration. It is a powerful example of how God’s plan, love and promises. All of these things came together in the most unexpected ways. God can revamp your situation and restore it to greatness, too He has the power to restore, even for those who are walking in darkness. Moreover, God is more than anyone or anything against you.
A Ministry Leader of Discipline
You may not have considered that revamping would mean discipline. God’s discipline is for our good. He chastens His people for His purpose. He loves us that much that He will not leave us in the dark. If you are smart, you will listen and obey. Re-learning the same lesson may be more painful. Disobedience will call for much more discipline and re-learning.
Fresh Start
More importantly, because God is all-knowing, He gave you a fresh start today. Each day, He gives new mercy. What a testament of love. Undeserving as we are, He gave a fresh start again today. “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen”, (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT). It you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me (verse 13).
Discovery of Unusual Things
In re-assessing your plans, you may uncover the unusual; the peculiar thing that will take you to the next level. The prophet, Hosea, learned the meaning of healing and spiritual restoration. He discovered more about the love of God as the-healer-in-chief and spiritual restoration for His people. Additionally, you will find that revamping and restoration not only lifted you up but also others. Leave room and appreciation for others to be restored. Grace received is to be given.
These are personal assessments that make stronger leaders.
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