Self-awareness is an absolute non-negotiable ingredient in any leader's life. You've got to know who you are, how you think, how you tend to react, etc., if you want to be a great leader of men.
I have come to realize over the past few years that I am an achievement junkie. I can't tell you why. The why of it escapes me. I simply know that I can easily become distracted with wanting to climb the next hill simply to see the view. Ironically, I'm not driven by money when it comes to achievement. So I suppose that's a good thing. I simply want to see new territory, and if possible, be the first to see it! I'll be the first to admit that, yes, this attribute of my personality has provided me with great drive and a sense of working hard for the Lord and His kingdom cause.
Yet, it has also been the source of extreme fatigue and frustration at times. The concept of contentment is something with which I often struggle.
Lack of contentment can often be fueled by the desire for greater gains. Financial, professional, communal. These are just a few of the areas where men often want greater gains.
I read recently, however, something Paul told a younger under-study of his about the issues surrounding a desire for achievement. He told Timothy, "Godliness with contentment is great gain." (1 Timothy 6:6)
Lord God, let my heart never cease to be motivated by Your call to live my life with a valiant pursuit to see Your kingdom fulfilled on earth, as it is fulfilled in Heaven. Yet let my heart cease to be restless just because it has a tendency to.
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