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IN HIS FOOTSTEPS: Seeking God's Guidance

A Guide to Effective Leadership

Devotion Twenty-three. 

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

Effective leadership requires seeking God's guidance. However, one of the poorest leaders to have failed this principle is Saul. When the people appointed him to lead them, he never sought God's guidance; instead, he trusted himself. Like Saul, thousands of leaders do not seek God's guidance to lead. This has led many to fail, as they become corrupt, tyrannical, or prideful in their victories, constantly neglecting God.

Why do they fail in most cases? Let us turn to His Word and hear what God says. Solomon warned against self-trust and reliance on what one understands. He said, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not lean on your understanding." By acknowledging Him, He will direct our ways. 

No leader who depends on God has ever failed. For instance, David sought and trusted God, and he won many battles. Joshua, Gideon, and many others sought God's guidance and won battles. Israel, as a nation, frequently sought guidance, and they succeeded in their quests. 

As I reflect on my own experience, I remember when I took the leadership of the local church in 2016. The first thing I did was to pray and fast, asking God to help me as I led His people. Throughout, I sought God's wisdom and guidance because I knew I was involved in a crucial position that was tempting. Without His help and guidance, I would mess up His church. 

As you reflect on the principle of seeking God's guidance, consider the following questions:

  1. What areas of your leadership are you currently relying on your understanding rather than seeking God's guidance?
  2. How has seeking God's guidance influenced your decision-making or leadership in the past?
  3. In what ways can you intentionally prioritise seeking God's guidance in your leadership moving forward?
  4. Who are some leaders in the Bible or your life who have demonstrated effective seeking of God's guidance, and what can you learn from their examples?
  5. How can you create space for prayer and reflection in your leadership schedule to seek God's guidance? 

May God guide you as you seek to lead with His wisdom and guidance. As you go about your day, remember to seek God's guidance in every aspect of your leadership. Trust in His goodness, wisdom, and sovereignty. He is faithful to direct your paths and lead you to success. 

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your guidance and wisdom. Help us to trust in You with all our hearts and lean not on our understanding. Give us the courage to seek your guidance in every aspect of our leadership. In Jesus' name.

Amen.

July 23, 2025

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