Take Me to Your Leader

I've always been a leader. And that is not tooting my own horn. Sometimes I think it would be easier to follow. I also thought I knew exactly what it took to be a leader. But in my recent situation, I have learned a huge lesson about leading. You don't lead by hiding your weaknesses. I think a strong leader acknowledges them and leads in spite of it. There was only one leader who had no weaknesses and no faults. In my various modes of leadership I've thought that being tough and acting like nothing is wrong was probably the way to go. I've found out that is not the case. I've had to humble myself and tell some folks, "Hey, ya know what? I'm struggling here." It's made a huge difference and made life much easier. I won't mention any names, but one way I have learned this is watching those who lead me. So, I'd tell you, if you are a leader, don't hide. And if you are being led, you are no less important and a price can not be placed on the help you give. If anything, you are more important and one day may lead yourself. And do it well because of the way you have been there for others. Before I start to ramble, that is all.

Last week, when I was at one of my lowest moments, I wrote a song. And it's awesome one. Not because I am great, but because it was a gift from God and really ministered to me. So, here it is, you get the sneak preview...

Right Here

Don’t think I’ve ever felt so low
You’re help is coming way too slow
I’ve waited patiently, and now I just don’t know
Oh Lord where did you go?

And he says…

I’ll never leave you and you know I won’t forsake you
You’re my child and I’ll hold you close
I’ve given you everything I even gave my life
And when you think I’m not around when you need me most

I’m right here...

I don’t wanna get up out of bed
Too many things I have to dread
Feel like I’m drowning and it’s too hard to tread
I feel like I have been mislead

And he says…

(Repeat Chorus)

And if you’ve ever felt like me
There’s something both of us should see

He’ll never leave us And I know he won’t forsake us
He holds his children oh so close
He’s given us everything He even gave his life
And when we think He’s not around when we need him most

He’s right there……right there… He’s right here.