Leading is Never Easy

So I sent messengers to them, saying, "I am doing a great work and cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you?" - Nehemiah 6:3

Often the most important decision a leader must make is between choices that are good and best. This is further complicated by others' definitions of these concepts and the effective leader soon realizes that "important" has many meanings to many different people.

For one who is seeking to lead out in the accomplishment of God's mission, there is the added influence of the enemy to keep him from those activities that truly make a difference. It is here that "busy" often replaces "vital," ministry is often replaced by program, and the selfish needs of an individual can hinder the effective service of a multitude.

Good leaders know how disruptive distractions can be and deftly maneuver through them to remain on task. They understand themselves (weaknesses and strengths). they know their organization. They are intent on achieving God's purposes. They are aware of the enemy's diversive tactics and they humbly move through inevitable failures that God might always be glorified.

It will never be easy to lead.

You can always find a distraction if you're looking for one. - Tom Kite (professional golfer)