![]() That’s why it’s crucial to instill courage in those you lead, both in their development and training programs, but also by leading by example. These aspects of work simply can’t exist in the absence of courage. Innovation takes courage because it requires creating ideas that are ground-breaking and tradition-defying great ideas always start out as blasphemy! And sales always take courage because it requires knocking on the doors of prospects over and over in the face of rejection. Leadership takes courage because it requires making bold decisions that some people won’t agree with or support. Consider, for example, all the other concepts that courage connects to in workplace settings. ![]() I know it is impossible to invite others into a life of obedience if I am unable to live it myself-so today I am re-upping my commitment to obey and be faithful.COURAGE IS THE FIRST VIRTUE of organizational performance. Tell me to settle down, to trust you and to release every one of these fears into your arms of faith. I am calling out to you to be a voice of truth and freedom. So today, God, I feel every one of these fears. You will be misunderstood, questioned, and perhaps even seen as foolish. a good indicator that you should stop standing up and get ON your knees.Įspecially those that have found security to be a bedrock to build their lives on. even though you know earthly security and safety is a mirage and the place where Jesus is, is most where you want to be. Wonder if you know any scripture to cast out the inner demon of doubt.Ĭause you to white knuckle yourself around anything that feels secure and semi safe. You will wonder if you are some sort of crazy person that has a unhealthy propensity to live on the edge. who seem to be perfectly content with their lives. Thinking that God is too busy to take care of your little fearĬause you to be jealous of your neighbors. You will look at everything that you have failed at in the past … failed relationships, failed financial decisions, failed leadership calls-and you will wonder will you repeat those patterns and are they indicators to go out and look for comfort again.Ĭause you to doubt the author of the calling on your life. Scheme, make phone calls, send out hail mary e-mails-anything to distract from sitting in the fear. It will cause you to look around for the safety bars, seatbelt, and any kind of security button.Ĭause you to try to make something happen. ![]() words that are not known for their alluring appeal. Leaving comfort and safety looks and sounds alluring and attractive - butthe attraction fades quickly-in fact I have never felt so vulnerable, small, and needy…. I know how he feels-because leaving comfort for courage makes me want to wrap my arms around every ounce of safety in my life-hoping if I hold on tight enough that I won’t have to taste the pain of the leaving what I know is inevitable. When My 3 year old knows I’m about to leave he will often squeeze as hard as he can around my neck to lovingly manipulate me into staying one more minute. Courage will always require an element of leaving.
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