The conclusion of this powerful book says this...Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.
As I walked across the stage to accept my high school diploma this verse was read. We were allowed to pick a verse we desired to live. And at the tender age of 17, these were the words I chose.
I had no idea that nearly 16 years later the Holy Spirit would ask me a life altering question..."Are you living the verse"? My first thought was "Yes, of course Lord. People say all the time how much they see my passion for You." But at a second glance the words charm and deceit stuck out. As if they were in bold font and italicized.
I had to ask myself questions about my leadership styles and procedures. Was I relying on a reverent fear of the Almighty, or was I charming people into staying with me. As I pondered the question, an answer began to ring in my ears. One thing I love about my Teacher, He asks the question and gently guides us to the correct answer.
So begins my study on a new process of leadership. The longing I have to make a new path. The fear I have in exploring a new journey. And the faith I have in believing my God is able to complete the work He started in me.
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