Scripture: “The greatest among you will be your servant.” – Matthew 23:11 True leadership in God’s Kingdom isn’t about climbing higher—it’s about kneeling lower. The world measures leaders by how many people serve them; Jesus measures leaders by how many people they serve. When you lead today—whether in a meeting, a conversation, or even at home—ask yourself: Am I using my influence to lift others up or to lift myself up? 💭 Reflection: Great leaders don’t just have authority; they have humility.

“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” — Proverbs 16:9 As leaders, we all love to dream, plan, and move with intention. But I’ve learned that true leadership is about holding those plans loosely and trusting God with the outcome. You can map out the path — but He’s the one who establishes your steps. Sometimes the reroutes, delays, or unexpected turns are actually the way He’s building something deeper in you. Thought: Lead with vision, but walk with surrender.

Week 2! Just listened to a sermon called “Be Watchful – Stand Firm & Act Like Men,” and it really got me thinking. It’s all about living with intentional strength — staying alert, grounded, and stepping into the responsibility God’s called us to. What hit me most was that “being watchful” isn’t about fear, it’s about awareness. Knowing what’s coming against you and choosing to stay rooted anyway. “Stand firm” is a reminder that faith isn’t meant to be comfortable — it’s about conviction. And “act like men” isn’t about pride or control; it’s about maturity, courage, and consistency. It just reminded me that following Jesus means staying awake, strong, and steady — not in our own strength, but in His.

Life doesn’t wait for us to get everything figured out. Pressure builds. Plans fall apart. People disappoint. And in the middle of it all — we’re still called to lead. Lately, I’ve been reminded that true leadership isn’t proven when things are smooth… it’s revealed when things feel like they’re spinning out of control. When chaos hits, the question isn’t “how do I fix everything?” It’s “who am I becoming in this storm?” As leaders, our calm doesn’t come from having control — it comes from having clarity and trust. Clarity that God is still working in the unseen. Trust that His peace is stronger than the storm around us. “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” — Isaiah 26:3 That verse reminds me that peace isn’t something we chase — it’s something we receive when our focus is steady on Him. Staying calm isn’t passive — it’s powerful. It’s choosing presence over panic, prayer over pressure, and patience over pride. 🪵 Challenge this week: When life starts to feel chaotic, pause before you react. Take one deep breath. Pray. Ask, “What does peace look like right now?” Then lead from that place. 💬 Question for the group: How do you personally stay grounded and calm when life feels chaotic? What helps you return to peace when everything around you feels uncertain?