"Now what?" to the Omnipotence of God in Leadership

I've been reflecting on what the attribute of God's omnipotence means for leadership. Because we reflect the power of God, we can bring about change that makes the lives of others better. In this post I want to share a couple of ways we can live and lead in light of this idea.

1. "Don't passively accept what is in your power to change." I heard a speaker say that once and it has stuck with me for years. I can so often sit by passively while I notice something that needs change. Ask yourself, "Where do you see a need for change, whether big or small?" Can you do anything about it? If so, act like God and make something happen.

2. Fight. The Bible calls this perseverence. I think leaders do not let go easily of what they have approved, determined, and decreed. Like a snapping turtle crunching down on a stick of wood, leaders do not let go until they get results. Leaders are tenacious. Focus on the vision. Put on your blinders. Don't take your hands off the wheel. Keep punching forward. Things just don't happen unless people are committed. I have often been inspired by this quote from Successful Coaching: “Humanity’s greatest accomplishments come about when people make an intense commitment to something, when only their total concentrated effort may result in success – but even then success is not guaranteed.” We must have staying power to finish what we start.