Then we can truly lead others, because we’ll be leading ourselves. If we use our creative moments well, we can give ourselves plenty of productive tasks to do, even during the low-energy times. And if we understand and use them well, we can leverage those fleeting, precious moments of faith, courage and creativity for the glory of God and the blessing of others. Your highs and lows won’t be the same as mine, but we all have them. Our moments of faith, lucidity and courage may be more rare. We’re all in a similar place, to one degree or another. I go back and see what I wrote when I felt smarter, braver and more faith-filled, then I follow through with the necessary meetings, editing, and whatever else is needed to move those ideas forward. I hold them later in the day.Īs the day moves along and I feel less smart, creative and faith-filled, I don’t just give up. As much as I can, I don’t schedule meetings for early mornings. So I use my mornings to their best advantage. So it matters more than ever that I don’t squander them.įor me, I feel at my smartest, bravest and most faith-filled in the morning.
In a time of crisis, my moments of faith, courage and insight are feeling fewer and fewer. When I’m not feeling smart or brave, I work on the list I wrote when I was feeling smart and brave. Then, when I’m not feeling smart or brave, I work the list. I just get it written down in list format.
I don’t worry about details, grammar or spelling. When I’m feeling smart and brave, I write everything down. I wish I could remember who wrote or said it so I could credit them. Years ago, I read a quote that has helped me in so many moments of low faith, energy and courage. Which means it’s hard to lead others right now.īut what do you do when you’re in a position of leadership, when you want to step up and lead, but you’re not feeling smart, brave or filled with faith? Make A List, Then Work It It’s not that they’ve given up on their church or their calling, it’s just that. Lately, I’ve talked with a lot of pastors who are finding it hard to feel creative and faith-filled.
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