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Pushing through Fear

The emotions ran so high for that first meeting of my small group. Who would show up? Would the personalities mesh? Would everyone be friendly, or would I have a member that would require "extra care"? And what if I was asked a question that I couldn't answer? Would God bless the group with immediate spiritual growth and spiritual fruit?

"Dear Lord, I have to admit I'm scared!"

And then I stopped, reevaluating why I had agreed to lead. I really felt it was something God wanted me to do. He had put the burden on my heart for others. "Lord, I'm available. I want to be used for the purpose you have for me through this group." He was in charge. My responsibility was obedience. I could trust Him for both strength and the outcome.

Leadership Lesson: Are you trusting Him for your strength (Phil. 4:13)? Are you obedient and available, trusting God for the outcome (I Cor. 3:7)?

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