Traits of Impatient and Insecure Leaders

Sarah said to Abraham, “See now, the Lord has restrained me from bearing children. Please go into my maid; perhaps I shall obtain children by her.” Genesis 16:2 Impatient and Insecure leaders have the following traits: (1) Believe God is inattentive, absent, or even against them. (2) Allow their circumstances to determine their understanding of God’s character. (3) See life through a perspective of scarcity rather than abundance. (4) Become self-seeking and manipulative. (5) Feel intimidated and deal with others through intimidation. (6) Resent the success of others and angrily turn on them. (7) Think that if one person succeeds, someone must lose. (8) Blame others for their dilemmas. (9) See themselves as martyrs. (10) Conclude that attempts at control seem more logical than trusting God. Impatient & insecure leaders need to learn what Sarah discovered: God always keeps His promises, but in His time and in His way. Do you identify with Sarah? Do you struggle with a desire to control problems rather than doing things God’s way? If so, ask God to reveal how He would have you deal with your problems in a way that honors Him. Please comment below or email me directly at curtis.songer@gmail.com