When God Intervenes

(picture taken at Camp Lebanon)

Leadership can be described in many ways. There are different forms and styles of leadership. This picture shows the example of leadership in three ways through referencing the book The Tale of Three Trees. Each tree wanted to be something when they grew up. One wanted to be a treasure chest, another a ship and the last one to just grow up and remind others of God. Each tree thought that they knew what was best for their lives but, instead there was a better plan. Just like in leadership, we have plans for what we want to do but, a better plan happens. In my experience, I thought as a counselor at camp I would be there for the girls in my cabin each week and pour out God's Love on them. Yes, God did do great things through that but, he also showed me His love through the campers and how he is working through each and everyone of their lives. God had his plan when he put me in that position and really showed me how he impacts my life through the campers lives and what they have been through. I thank God for the girls he brought into my cabin and for all the work that was done. 

Emerging theories of leadership show growth in ones life. Leaders are servants. Those who want to fit the needs of others around. Leaders become so enthralled by others lives and put interest into their lives more than their own. Followership show great leadership skill that are progressing. Followers can be seen as leaders through their consistency and focus on what is important through commitments in life.

Being on staff at Camp Lebanon was a wonderful God giving experience. I saw order in having the same type of schedule every week/day. Yet, we learned flexcellence. Meaning excellence while being flexible at the same time. Schedule would have to change and we as staff would be just as excited for that event as much as the planned event. When you look at it; the curve balls in life are the best times for fun and learning experiences. Just like with the three trees story; plans do not always work and the unknowns become the best experiences. We come to find out that God works through us through the unplanned times - that also happen in leadership.

When God intervenes in life, we need to take the time to thank him for the many realizations we have and give all the glory back to him!