Chapter 10

Chapter 10 talks about self discipline. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of this is persistence and hard work. As Christians, we are not called to live a lazy lifestyle. When we make the decision to follow God we sign up for a rollercoaster lifestyle. Running the race to win the prize is something God also calls us to. If we are put in the position of a worship leader or a person of influence we are called to work even harder in our relationship with God and leading others because we are judged to a higher standard.

I liked this chapter because so often I forget how hard I have to work to keep my relationship on the level it should be with God. Leadership is influence, and the stronger you are as a christian, the greater influence you can have in other people's life.

Chapter 9

Chapter 9 starts out my talking about a mans story who was extremely talented and influential in the church. He grew and stretched the church's spirituality by leaps and bounds. The pastor began making decisions that were not biblically accurate, and this caused him to leave and he hasn't been in full time ministry since. He other story was about a talented God gifted worshipper. She grew the church and was compassionate to everyone while leading an effective ministry. The pastor decided he wanted to hire another worship leader who would be younger and lead upcoming generation. She was taken back in shock and a little confused but she still mentored the younger worship leader and still goes to church. The difference between these two leaders was how they reacted to the situation.

I liked this chapter because it reminds up to not hold onto our position, it trust Gods plan and that he has better stuff in store for us. Trusting Gods plan is they key to keeping the enemy away from us and finding our identity not in Worldly positions but rather in Gods plan.