The Center of It All

Today, I was officially announced as the next manager of the integrations team.  I never really thought about being in this position, but God obviously had other plans for me.  I am humble enough to realize that it was not me that got me here, nor is it going to be me that is going to make this a success.  My only hope is to get out of the way and let God “steal my show,” as TobyMac would say.

I had my doubts about if I was ready or not.  I mean, I had only been a team lead for six months.  But I believe God has been preparing me for over two years for this exact moment.  He put it on my heart long ago to live a life of servanthood, and that’s what I want to do for my team.  For what is a good leader except a servant?  A good leader realizes that success comes from those reporting to him.  So, the more he can equip them and remove their obstacles, the more successful they’ll be.  And I believe God has been putting me in situations to build those values for a long time.

And so, I begin my term as manager.  I want the team to be engaged.  I want them to enjoy their jobs.  I want to help them reach a potential that they themselves might not have even thought possible.  But in the end, I really just want God to guide my steps and show me the way.  If He’s not the center of it all, then what’s the point?