A few weeks ago I spent four days in beautiful Boulder, CO with some of the world’s most impactful leaders. Unlike, many of the events I’ve have the privilege of speaking at this year—several of these leaders were unaware of their significance. Many of the attendees were in the first few years of their businesses/ministries, some were trying to wrap their minds around their next moves and many were bouncing back from life’s challenges. As I prepared to address them I felt compelled to remind them of something the Lord whispered to me while in the midst of what seemed to be the most dismal period of my life and ministry —“ you are not your situation”.
Do you know that same truth applies to you? You are NOT your situation! Nor are you the sum total of your current circumstances. As a child of God (a Christian Leader at that) your reality should not be shaped by things seen—rather your strength, your hope, and your expectation should rest in the power of God working in you and through you. The moment you release all else and cling to this truth and this truth alone EVERYTHING around you will change.
I meet so many powerful leaders who allow inconsequential matters like low attendance, fluctuating membership, and…yes, even the lack of money define their value. I hope you are not one such leader, but if you are be encouraged in the sight of God you are significant and you were created to make a significant impact on the world around you.
Read that last statement again. This time take it in and accept it as true. You are significant and you were created to make a significant impact in the world around you. Can I share with you something more? Every day that you are not operating in your significance is a day that you are denying someone the opportunity to experience God through you.
As I left Colorado I made a commitment to God and to myself to never again allow “stuff” to keep me from showing up and serving greatly every day of my life. Not ignorance, not fear, not failure, not lack—NOTHING will stop me from allowing God to work in me and through me to impact the world around me. What about you? Will you commit to allowing God’s significance to shine greatly through you?
Expanding your reach is not optional. It’s mandatory! I invite you to join me on October 21st at my live event where I will walk you through the exact steps on how to serve others in a big a big way, using your gifts, and not emptying your pockets. Click here to learn more.