Wow, leading is hard, but also the most natural thing in the world.

It is hard to be used of God to move people in a direction. Why?
> People have different values and thoughts and agendas.
> People seek comfort and stability rather than change and being pushed.
> People give lip service to something, but don't always give it heart service.
> Only God can change a human heart.
> People need time and clear communication and understanding to buy in.
> Other thoughts on the difficulty????????

It is natural to lead because...
> We all influence people and leadership is in some ways just directed influence.
> When you care so much about God you can't help but want people to grow toward Him and His plan.
> When you care about others who can't help, but want to see them grow.
> People are looking for leadership and direction and want to be involved in something bigger than themselves.
> God CAN and DOES change human hearts.
> When you are aligned with God's vision - He is in it and empowering it.
> Other thoughts on in being natural??????

Just some random thoughts today when I feel more encouraged than ever to lead and I also am seeing the big mountain before us. Praise God that He is the center. Praise God that He makes it happen. It will take a miraculous move of the Holy Spirit to accomplish the vision set before us. WOULD I WANT IT ANY OTHER WAY?

nah,
sd