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Who has commanded and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it?

My soul continually thinks of it and is bowed down within me.    But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, His mercies never come to an end;    they are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, 'says my soul, 'therefore I will hope in Him.' The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul that seeks     Him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth. Let him sit alone in silence when he has laid it on Him;    let him put his mouth in the dust-  there may yet be hope; let him give his cheek to the smiter, and be filled with insults. For the Lord will not cast off for ever,    but, though He cause grief, He will have compassion according to the      abundance of His steadfast love; for He does not willingly afflict or grieve th...

Biggest Leadership Mistake

  Biggest Leadership Mistake   Your biggest leadership mistake has nothing to do with your inability to speak to a large audience, or your lack of a goal-driven, mover-and-shaker mentality. Neither is it found in your struggle with multitasking or effectively managing those placed under your authority. You may spend years reading leadership books, talking to leaders, or trying to perfect your own ability to lead, but your biggest leadership mistake comes from neglecting a simple, core, foundational principle You do not spend enough time in the Word. Instead of being led, you are leading. 1. You Cannot Serve a God You Don't Know The depth of your relationship with God manifests itself in your ability to impact, lead, and serve. If you do not take time to know Him, how can you talk about Him, teach about Him or serve Him purposefully? If your knowledge of God is built on the latest pastoral-bestseller book or rockstar preacher's sermon, then you don't know Hi...