Be A Leader!

God has called you to be a leader! Yes! You were born to be a leader. Within everyone is the power to be a great leader. The first step is to start by learning how to self-lead with God’s help. You are the most important person that you will ever lead. As tempting as it might be to want to lead others, you must first develop and maintain self-leadership.

It is never too early to become an effective leader. Joan of Arc led men into battle at the age of seventeen. The Bible is full of examples of young women following God’s lead. Esther became an instrument for God because of her devotion and willingness to listen to the voice of God; she was able to prevent the devastation and destruction of her people. Another quality of a good leader is the ability to serve with love. Ruth showed this love by sacrificing the life she knew to stay with her mother-in law, no matter what happened, including great hardships and poverty.


While the Bible contains many examples of good leaders, we know Jesus is the most influential leader the world will ever know. He is a great example of a powerful leader who has a positive impact, through love, on the world. Being a good leader is a challenge but it is not as hard as you might think. It is not impossible. God has placed within you everything that you need to become a great leader. If you have invited Jesus into your life as your Lord and Savior, you have the Holy Spirit working inside of you, guiding and directing you through life.

There are many great resources to help develop the leader in you. Let the Bible be your primary resource even as you read other materials on the subject of leadership.


For references, please refer to the books of Ruth and Esther in your Bible. You should also check out The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey!