The Way – Page 2 – Your Purpose

Receive This Promise

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“The Spirit of the Lord speaks through me; his words are upon my tongue. The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me: v3. ‘The one who rules righteously, who rules in the fear of God, is like the light of morning at sunrise, like a morning without clouds, like the gleaming of the sun on new grass after rain…… v5. Yes, he has made an everlasting covenant with me. His agreement is arranged and guaranteed in every detail. He will ensure my safety and success. (2 Samuel 23:2-5 NLT)

Is it hard to believe that you were chosen for your role, the purpose and vision that drives the movement you are leading?
Do you see the Lord speaking through you?
Do you (we) really believe these words in verses 3 & 5?

How relieving is it to even dream of the peace that this promise holds! Thank God that he is in control so we don’t have to be.

Onward,

DeWayne Ables

PioneerIQ.com

#1 Cause of Failure…

24 A kingdom divided by civil war will collapse. 25 Similarly, a family splintered by feuding will fall apart.
26 And if Satan (the king of strife) is divided and fights against himself, how can he stand? He would never survive.

– Mark 3:24-26 NLT

Do you have strong people fighting together for a great cause and an enduring impact?
Are you able to lead them in a way that focuses all of their efforts on the people and need you serve?
Or, are your great warriors focusing their efforts on weaknesses internally?

An organization that has a Purpose worth fighting for will require warriors that can endure the hardships, enemies and barriers that must be overcome to achieve the impact for the communities in which they serve.
However, “the fight” must stay focused externally! We must fight with each other, not against!!!!!

Onward,

DeWayne Ables

PioneerIQ.com

Adversity is Essential

2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.

– James 1:2-4 NLT

Do you find yourself coming back to the same challenges?
Are you procrastinating, trying to delegate them or taking them head-on?
If you overcome or get through these challenges how will it prepare you for greater service?
Is God beginning to do something new in your life?

18“But forget all that —

it is nothing compared to what I am going to do.

19 For I am about to do something new.

See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?

I will make a pathway through the wilderness.

I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.

Isaiah 43:18-19

Onward,

DeWayne Ables

PioneerIQ.com

God’s Favor in Your Organization

2 The Lord was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he served in the home of his Egyptian master. 3 Potiphar noticed this and realized that the Lord was with Joseph, giving him success in everything he did. 4 This pleased Potiphar, so he soon made Joseph his personal attendant. He put him in charge of his entire household and everything he owned. 5 From the day Joseph was put in charge of his master’s household and property, the Lord began to bless Potiphar’s household for Joseph’s sake. All his household affairs ran smoothly, and his crops and livestock flourished.

– Genesis 39:2-5 NLT

Is it time for you to move on from a “mountain” that you have been at too long?

Do you see God’s favor with anyone in your company?
How does God’s favor impact your company through them?
What can you do to create a culture that attracts more people like Joseph

God’s favor and blessings rain on those who choose to seek and live-out God’s will for their lives. Could you imagine the impact your organization could have if it were full of Purpose-Driven people who were all living God’s plan through the vision that God has given you to lead?

Onward,

DeWayne Ables

PioneerIQ.com

Worry vs. Prayer

6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

– Philippians 4:6-7 NLT

Is it time for you to move on from a “mountain” that you have been at too long?

Do you ever just flat-out get overwhelmed with the decisions you are required to make?
What is your first reaction – delegate | worry | “phone a friend” | or pray about it?
Is the mounting list of decisions effecting you? How?
A comfort that you don’t want to give up
A “molehill” that you have let turn into a mountain

If the Lord is engineering our plans and steps (Proverbs 16:9) then why don’t we first seek his direction for each decision?

Onward,

DeWayne Ables

PioneerIQ.com

It’s time to move!

the Lord our God said to us, ‘You have stayed at this mountain long enough. 7 It is time to break camp and move on.

– Deuteronomy 1:6-7 NLT

Is it time for you to move on from a “mountain” that you have been at too long?

A vision that you have accomplished
A stronghold that has held you back
A conviction that you have ignored
A comfort that you don’t want to give up
A “molehill” that you have let turn into a mountain

God deeply desires to do great and amazing things in an through you and your organization!!!

Don’t loose out by staying where you are if you know God is urging you to move…take the next step and watch him provide.

Onward,

DeWayne Ables

PioneerIQ.com

Your Role vs. Your Gifts

6 In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. 7 If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. 8 If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.

– Romans 12:6-8 NLT

Have you defined your spiritual gifts?
Do your responsibilities fully utilize your gifts?
How is a person effected by not being in a role that aligns with their gifts?
What would happen in your organization if everyone was clear and utilizing their gifts?

Deciding what to take on versus what to delegate can be very confusing, even for a leader whose Purpose, Vision and Plan are clear. The typical criteria for qualifying someone to take on a responsibility is your level of trust with them, their expertise, talent and past experiences. However, if we desire to personally connect people to our organization’s purpose, we must consider what God has naturally equipped them to do.

If you are in need of a tool to help you or others on your team define their spiritual gifts, use this assessment to get you started:

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Onward,

DeWayne Ables

PioneerIQ.com

Finding Confirmation

18 The disciples of John the Baptist told John (while he was in prison) about everything Jesus was doing. So John called for two of his disciples, 19 and he sent them to the Lord to ask him, “Are you the Messiah we’ve been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else?”……22 Then he told John’s disciples, “Go back to John and tell him what you have seen and heard—the blind see, the lame walk, those with leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life, and the Good News is being preached to the poor.” 23 And he added, “God blesses those who do not fall away because of me.”

– Luke 7:18-28‬ NLT

Are you in one of those desert experiences and in doubt of why and what you are doing?
Where do you seek confirmation?
Do you seek it in winning contracts, recognition from others, in your balance sheet or in how he is working in you and those around you?
How is God working in you and the lives of those around you – right now?

You are not alone! It takes a lot of FAITH for any Purpose-Driven Leader to stay the course! If you are currently (or the next time you are) in a place of doubt, know that God is present and is working all things to your and His good. Start looking for evidence. Looking down only gives you a 6-foot perspective!

Onward,

DeWayne Ables

PioneerIQ.com

A Clear Vision

2 Then the Lord said to me,
“Write my answer plainly on tablets,
so that a runner can carry the correct message to others.
3 This vision is for a future time.
It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled.
If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently,
for it will surely take place.
It will not be delayed.”

– ‭Luke 10:33-35‬ NLT

Are you seeking the Lord for direction?
Is the Vision for your organization clearly communicated?
Can you see those on your team incrementally achieving it?
Are you giving your team enough time to prepare?

Without a Purpose and Vision, people naturally only focus on projects and profit, forgoing the joy and fulfillment of impacting others. As a Purpose-Driven Leader, it is your responsibility to guard and inspire the Vision consistently.

Onward,

DeWayne Ables

PioneerIQ.com

4 Parts of Your Survival Kit

3 Trust in the Lord and do good.
Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
4 Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you your heart’s desires.
5 Commit everything you do to the Lord.
Trust him, and he will help you. 6 He will make
your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the
justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun
7 Be still in the presence of the Lord,
and wait patiently for him to act.

– Psalms 37:3-7‬ NLT

As Purpose-Driven Leaders, there are many aspects of life that we want to control but just can’t.

We all want to live safely, to prosper, for our desires to be strong and from him, our purpose to impact, and God to act on our behalf. The truth is…he promises to do so, BUT it requires us to “activate” these blessings.

Onward,

DeWayne Ables

PioneerIQ.com