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Why The Way of The Carpenter?

▶️ Learn the secrets of servant leadership by observing the one who lived it to perfection - Jesus.

▶️ Learn insights from Jesus' season of preparation and trace them into His incomparable season of leadership effectiveness and commitment.

▶️ Learn how to balance results and people in fulfilling common and individual missions as modern-day disciples of Jesus

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🤔When we center our lives on fulfilling our own needs, we lose sight of others, and of God. Like the Israelites, we begin to take credit for meeting our needs in our own strength, and we freely accept the credit for any success that comes our way. In contrast, when our hope and trust are centered in God, we see today in light of eternity, people in light of God’s love, success in light of God’s purpose.

📖But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so
confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today. —Deuteronomy 8:18

🙏Prayer: Lord, Moses’ challenge to the Israelites is a timeless message, one that I need to hear today. Whether my day holds challenge or success, let me meet each one in the humility and confidence that comes from knowing who You are, and who I am in You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

🤔The transformational journey is a lifelong journey that begins with a change of heart and leads to a changed perspective, a changed leadership process, and changed personal practice. It is lived out on a daily basis, with a sense of purpose and expectancy as the servant leader joins God in the work He is doing in the world. How are you living and leading today in light of eternity?

📖“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.—Matthew 24:45-46

🙏Prayer: Lord, as I step into what You have for me today, help me to live in light of Your call. I want to be a faithful and wise servant whose life reveals the transformation You are working in me as I look forward to Your return. In Jesus’ name, amen.

What desire has God put into your heart? Perhaps it is a goal or task to accomplish, a person to invest in, or a character trait you want to develop. Whatever it is, you can rest assured that if God is prompting you to do it, He will be with you to equip you. How can you tell if your heart’s desire is from God? A simple question helps: Will this bring God honor?

Praise be to the Lord, the God of our ancestors, who has put it into the king’s heart to bring honor to the house of the Lord in Jerusalem in this way.—Ezra 7:27

Prayer: Lord God, thank You for placing a desire to honor You within my heart. Remind me to test my desires to make sure that fulfilling them will make You smile. I want to pursue God-honoring desires with all my heart, mind, soul, and strength. In Jesus’ name, amen.