Look Behind You

Look Behind You
Ever feel like someone is following you? Chances are, if you look over your shoulder, you'll see several people back there. Maybe it's half a dozen people from work, or maybe your wife, or possibly your son or daughter if they haven't wandered down another trail. Or perhaps you see some folks from church who enjoy your company and have decided to follow you for awhile. You might even spot a perfect stranger who is just intrigued by your journey and, for reasons they can't explain, are following you down an unfamiliar path.

Like it or not, we all have a "followership." People in our lives who are watching, listening, and taking their cues from our actions and attitudes. Whether you enjoy being out front or not, it doesn't matter. You're there. I'm there. Thrust to a prominent, vulnerable position on the "edge" of our lives by the soveriegnty of God for a purpose and plan unimaginable. The haunting footsteps of those behind us can be intimidating and overwhelming at times. But we can find comfort in the fact that God has not left us to work this position out alone. In fact, we are promised in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 that His Word is sufficient to "equip us for every good work." God is ready, willing, and able to "lead the leader."

This blog is born out a restlessness to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others; to encourage others to have the confidence and courage it takes to fill the call to leadership. My postings will be written from a Christian perspective because that's who I am. My faith in Jesus Christ and the study of His Word strongly influence how I think about leadership. Typically my thoughts exceed my words so you can expect brief postings. I look forward to sharing thoughts and ideas with you.