Leader, Draw Near
Leader, Draw Near
OCFUSA
Who is a leader? You are—the one who turns to God for wisdom and direction in leading others. "Leader, Draw Near" is a 54-week podcast devotional based on the book written by Col Larry Simpson, USAF (Ret). The podcast features 12 narrators from a variety of ranks, branches of service, and walks of life. Each podcast devotional is fashioned to prompt reflection on a specific topic. Listeners are encouraged to search out each Scripture reference and to lean into God for more light as He meets you where you are. Each episode ends with a few Points to Ponder, which are perfect for personal reflection, or for use with a mentor or in a small group setting.
40. The Way Ahead—Choose to Forgive
What about forgiveness in the workplace? Is forgiveness measured out by good or bad performance? Whether in a personal relationship or in the workplace, Jesus’ admonition to forgive remains. As servant leaders, how we forgive and restore is a mark of obedience to Christ’s commands.
Oct 2, 2020
5 min
39. In His Time
Is not our challenge to recognize there is more to matters than what is in front of us? God acts on behalf of those He loves, and He has a wonderful plan for us despite present circumstances.
Sep 25, 2020
4 min
38. Distractions
How does one keep focus when distractions and discouragement come? Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Remind yourself that what you do is for His glory.
Sep 18, 2020
4 min
37. Nagging Circumstances
God does not abandon us in the face of weighty circumstances and pressures. Consider God’s prevailing truth and rely on His presence during your times of need for deliverance from nagging circumstances.
Sep 11, 2020
4 min
36. Ready or Not
The spiritual leader plants seeds of righteousness. Paul’s admonition to “show tolerance for one another in love” is not a call to disregard others’ immoral practices, but to be ready to show compassion and to sow seeds of right thinking and being.
Sep 4, 2020
5 min
35. Desired End State
Are you seeking clarity from God on a matter but are uncertain that you are hearing correctly? Here is a thought: Do not ask for something for yourself but ask that His will in that situation be done and earnestly desire to be part of the answer. God cannot say no to what He has already said yes to.
Aug 28, 2020
4 min
34. Justice, Mercy & Humility
What is God speaking to your heart regarding the application of justice, loving kindness, and humility? God’s preferred sacrifice is a “broken spirit and a contrite heart.” He rejects self-justification but embraces compassion.
Aug 21, 2020
4 min
33. Himself for Me
In a practical sense, Paul yielded to Jesus’ “all in” commitment and gave up attempts to be to people what God never intended him to be. What about you? In your work, marriage, parenting…how are you responding to the one who was crucified so that you could live?
Aug 14, 2020
5 min
32.  Restoration
Cleansing and restoration has everything to do with the integrity of who God is. As God completes His refining process, we must be mindful that if we want God to forgive us, we must be willing to forgive and help restore others.
Aug 7, 2020
4 min
31. Condition of Service
As God calls us into service, He does not call us because of our unique skill set or qualifications; rather, He deems us faithful and trustworthy as a condition for service.
Jul 31, 2020
5 min
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