Amen

Hello everyone! My name is Jesse, and I lead myself and my family first and foremost. I’m also involved with two different Christian recovery groups, one in my home church and another from a neighboring church, as well as a men’s discipleship Bible study and a home Bible study. One leadership challenge I’m currently facing is ensuring that my leadership is rooted in the biblical understanding of my total dependence on God. In today’s fast-paced world, it can be easy to focus solely on results and metrics, but I strive, by the grace of God, to lead with a strong theological foundation that acknowledges our reliance on the Sovereign Creator of the world and of redemption. A verse that deeply inspires my leadership is Colossians 3:23-24: “Whatever you do, work wholeheartedly, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” This verse reminds me that our work should first and foremost be a wholesome offering to God, and it encourages me to lead my family and community with that purpose in mind. Through the Scriptures and the lens of classical theology, I hold the creator-creature distinction at the forefront of my leadership philosophy. Understanding God as the all-sufficient perfect being shapes my approach to challenges, as I remind myself that all wisdom and strength come from Him. I hope to utilize this understanding not only to grow in my leadership but also to help others around me grow in their faith and dependence on God. I look forward to engaging more with all of you and learning together as the Lord uses us as instruments to build His kingdom!

Trusting in God's sufficiency is indeed a challenging aspect of faith for me. The biblical understanding of God as unchanging, perfect, and self-sufficient means He does not rely on creation, yet lovingly sustains our lives. The Scriptures highlight that God, as the greatest conceivable being, is entirely sufficient for all our needs. Our total dependence on Him points us to the Creator-creature distinction, guiding us to trust that His provision is “enough” for today. Embracing this perfect being encourages us to acknowledge that our plans may not always align with His, yet we find peace in believing He has positioned us purposefully, as affirmed in Romans 8:28. Ultimately, recognizing God's absolute sovereignty and our spiritual union with Christ allows us to navigate life's uncertainties with the assurance that He will supply every need, reminding us that we are exactly where God intends us to be. This is a wonderful practice, Kris! I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for three essential blessings that God has sustained in my life today. 1. Life: Thank You, God, for the gift of life. Each day is an opportunity to grow, learn, and experience the world. 2. Breath: Thank You for each breath I take. It is a reminder of Your presence and a sign of the life You provide me. 3. Salvation: Thank You for the gift of salvation. It brings hope and assurance, guiding me on the path toward a deeper relationship with You and Your people.

Amen! 🙌🏼 This is a big one for me. Remembering that God loved me and sent His Son to die for me before I ever loved Him, and that the perfect love He has for me is unchangeable. Because of that unearned, unlimited, unconditional love He has for me, it causes me to want to live in a continuous posture of gratitude, obedience, and formation to His will.

Amen. 🙏🏼