Be a gatherer

Proverbs 19:2,8 Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge, and he sins who hastens with his feet. He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will find good. Leader, I bless you with continuing to grow in excellence in your field of expertise and in taking delight in learning about and from others. I … More Be a gatherer

Chew carefully

Proverbs 18:1,13 A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; he rages against all wise judgment. He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him. Leader, I bless you with the resolve to not shy away from others’ counsel, even when unsolicited. I bless you with wisdom to not see … More Chew carefully

Make the circle bigger

Proverbs 15:22,30 Without counsel, plans go awry, but in the multitude of counselors they are established. The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and a good report makes the bones healthy. Leader, I bless you with gathering wise counsellors around you, and with being brave enough to especially include those who do not always … More Make the circle bigger

Pause, think, speak

Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Leader, how many times do we say things in the heat of a moment and then wish we could press the delete button afterwards for all the good that it did? I bless you with the strength of character and discernment to … More Pause, think, speak

20/20 vision

Proverbs 14:15-18 The simple believes every word, but the prudent considers well his steps. A wise man fears and departs from evil, but a fool rages and is self-confident. A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a man of wicked intentions is hated. The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Leader, I … More 20/20 vision

Light your way

Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Leader, I bless you with a hunger to know more of the word of … More Light your way

Long-term investment

Psalm 78:72 “So David was their shepherd with an upright heart; he guided them by the discernment and skilfulness which controlled his hands.” Leader, I bless you with this scripture as your legacy. I bless you with shepherding (tending, ruling over) those entrusted to you with a heart free of deceit and self-seeking. I bless you with … More Long-term investment

Walking away

Ecclesiastes 3:1, 6 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away.” Leader, I bless you with wisdom and strength of character to make the hard choices. Business, or wherever you sphere … More Walking away