Fit to Lead

I have been watching social media explode with all types of feelings about 2016.  I know many of my friends have had a rough year in their personal lives.  Some are upset about the election.  Some are sad about the many celebrity deaths.  This was not my case.

Several weeks ago I started evaluating 2016 and what I wanted for 2017.  When I looked back I was sad, not because of external things like deaths or elections.  I was disappointed because I feel like I had wasted several opportunities and so much precious time.

A couple of years ago I started doing the "One Word" for the year.  I asked God if had one word for me for 2017 or should I just set some goals.  The word "Fit" came to mind and would not leave me alone.  At first I was confused.  I do have some areas in my physical life to work on but that is not very motivating for me when I think about an entire year.  Shortly after this our church was sharing some of their staff core values and their first one was fit.  They talked about being fit physically, spiritually, and emotionally.  I was blown away.  That is something I could get excited about. I want to be fit to lead in all areas of my life.  I want to be able to lead my family, my classroom, and my ministries with strength and power.  I do not want to be side lined because I am not fit to do the job.  

I am so excited about this coming year.  I am going to be reclaiming some areas that have been lost. I am going to take on new territories as God expands my borders.  I will be ready.  I will be fit to lead.