"Don't be a Lid"

"A leader's role is to raise people's aspirations for what they can become and to release their abilities so they will try to get there."

There is no way on God’s green earth that we can accomplish by ourselves, the task that is before us, without others buying into the idea, and then releasing them to pass us up in the process, (if they have a mind too). Our job is to lead them so far…then allow them to go passed you with a Blessing. We find in some measure, leaders threatened by their abilities and aspirations. When what we should be doing is rejoicing and encouraging them to pass us up. We have seen many good people, stopped dead in their tracks, because of this and move on to other ministries, that don’t create this lid for them to get through.

Sometimes we can be a lid, (as John Maxwell states in the “Law of the Lid” concept) and that is very frustrating for someone who aspires to greater things. What I have noticed with these people is an honoring of those they serve with, not to create havoc or discontent in the ranks, and just back off after being rebuffed, and eventually move on after a time to other things so they can be fulfilled in the abilities and aspirations.

Let’s not be threatened in anyway, by somebody who can do things better and faster then we can. Hold your position of leadership lightly and with an open handed approach, and be prepared to release them sooner then you expected, when you see that they really have gotten It.

The "IT" is the vision and anointing of what we are called to do, in the ministry that we are working in together. Set things up for their success, and not roadblocks to control and suppress, the vision an anointing God has placed on them, then it takes us to the next level also when Gods timing is right.

Now don’t take us wrong on this next thought, there are some that see the POWER (Holy Spirit) that we operate under and want it badly. Be every discerning, and realize that is ambition, not abilities and aspiration, in fact it can be a form of witchcraft. (You might have to come to an understanding of what we mean here and do a little study.)

Witchcraft can be about motives, but with the Holy Spirits help, you’ll be able to tell the difference. Please don’t get stuck here, this is not the norm, praise the Lord; it is the exception to the rule most times. Our point here is always seek to know their heart and God will show you what is going on in there. Then don’t be threatened in any way by the people the Lord brings your way for a season to disciple. Then as soon as you can, delegate more responsibility to them. Whenever you can take them along with you do it.

God has given you a leadership anointing to recognize other leaders, and when you are around them encourage them to bigger and great things in their walk with the Lord and ministry. Challenge them with duties early on in their training, and work harder for their success, than yours. Step aside and let them pass when it’s time and Bless them when they do. Don’t hold them back or you will loss them.

We are so excited about what the Lord has shown us, on our trip around the nation, (2009) about the quality of the young couples coming up in this ministry of 2=1. The 20, 30, and 40 year old couples, are just waiting in the wings to be released to do what God is calling them to do for marriages and families, not just in this nation but all around the world. The new technology does not scare them, they embraces it, and want us to do more in that arena, and Lord willing we’ll be able to keep up with them as they pass us by.

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