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I was thrilled to read about a woman in the bible that was so respected for her leadership ability. She was respected by men and women. Men in the military sought her help! Many recognized her gifting in leadership and followed her.
People follow those whose leadership they R E S P E C T. Deborah's leadership gifts commanded the respect of both men and women, even though very few women rose to leadership positions in her day. The Barak military commander of the northern tribes of Israel, sought her help.
I have struggled in the past with the idea of women in leadership because of the other leaders and their influence. I learned some great things with the help of other men and women that certainly value the calling of women into leadership positions. Today I looked at an individual God called forward and noticed some common things that summarize why this women was RESPECTED.
Lets look at 7 qualities that moved DEBORAH forward into her God given calling. (Judges chapter 4)
RESPECT YOURSELF
1. Gaining respect from others always begins with yourself and your associates. Deborah did this, and people from all over Israel came to her to settle their disputes. If you desire to win respect of others then RESPECT others no matter what gender and have a healthy respect for yourself.
EXCEED THE EXPECTATIONS OF OTHERS
2. Exceed the expectations of others
Deborah raised the standard of living for others!
STAND FIRM ON YOUR CONVICTIONS
3. followers respect a leader with conviction and a willingness to join the journey.
PRODUCTION IS THE KEY
4. Deborah believed in people accomplishing things together as a production team. When another is left out this may very well be a dream that is dismissed. How does your team work together?
EXPERIENCE PERMISSION
5. As followers grow to like and trust a leader, they begin to follow because they want to. People came to Deborah, seeking out her influence. She was given permission to lead and that is a great experience.
CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS
6. Deborah did many things right with wisdom great wisdom. She gave others the word of the Lord that they would WIN! Under her guidance the children of Israel grew stronger and stronger against Jabin King of Canaan, until they destroyed him, (Judges 4:24) God does choose people still today to shepherd others in the journey!
THINK AHEAD OF OTHERS
7. Deborah was always furnishing a PLAN. She had strategy and vision. How could people not respect a leader of such vision?
REMEMBER the highest calling of any leader is to help others reach their potential and walk out their God given destiny. I have a passion for leadership and I also have a passion to learn Gods word and understand what Gods word says about women in leadership! God is very clear that he calls women forward and speaks vision through them. He RESPECTS women and uses them in great ways!
If you are struggling with respect from others in leadership I suggest to LET IT GO and LAY IT DOWN and then reach out to the best leader ever and allow God to direct your steps. He is a leader who will move you to a new level of change and focus to develop the leader inside of you!
A good leader will recognize the God given leader in you and will spend their lives developing Gods plan so you may help others reach their potential.
TODAY'S WINNER FOR THE "GOING BEYOND CONFERENCE IS: SHARYL ROBRITIUS
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WOMEN'S EVENT
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Have a great day and may the Lord stir the LEADER in you!
