Study Guide January 4th thru January 9th

STUDY GUIDE

Monday, January 4: In Your Footsteps; Read 1 Samuel 22:2. David teaches us several things about leadership. David attracted men without pursuing them, and he enjoyed a great loyalty from them without trying to get it. He transformed these men without disenchanting them over their initial state. David fought alongside these men and turned them into winners.
Tuesday, January 5: Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously; Read Proverbs 17:22. No matter how serious your work is, that is no reason to take yourself too seriously. If you take yourself too seriously, give yourself and everyone else including you a break. Recognize that laughter breeds resilience. Laughing is the quickest way to get up and going when you have been knocked down.
Wednesday, January 6: Fire of God; Read Isaiah 33: 14-16. Who can stand up under the purification process of God? God lays out a list of traits for the kind of people who can stand up in a crisis. These traits include: integrity, being fair in dealing with people, remaining true to your values, positive focus, a pure mind, being stable and secure in your thoughts.
Thursday, January 7: The Heart of Leadership; Read John 13:4-5. When you think of servanthood, what do you think of? Servanthood isn’t about position or skill, it is about attitude. True leaders put others ahead of themselves, and possess the confidence to serve. True leaders initiate service to others and are not position conscious, but instead serve out of love.
Friday, January 8: Be Careful Where You Get Your Counsel; Read Psalm 1:1-3. A wise leader meditates on God’s word day and night. When you receive counsel from the right inner circle you enjoy many things in your life. Your life becomes stable, full as a result of inward nourishment and refreshment. You are confident in your ability to deal with whatever challenges you face, realizing that you will be successful.
Saturday, January 9: The Blame Game; Read Genesis 3:12. When things go wrong the natural tendency is to look for someone to blame. The next time you experience a failure, think about why you failed instead of who was at fault. Ask yourself what lessons have I learned, and how can I turn this failure into success? To reach your potential, you must continually improve yourself.
(Leadership., Baker. Thomas Nelson. 2003.)