Everyone wants to be a leader, not a follower. But how do you become a leader without knowing what kind of leader people want to follow? How do you become a leader when the only voice you’re listening to is your own? How do you become a leader when you have no clear goal of where you want to be? And how do you become a leader, more specifically a leader of the Lord without being equipped with His words?

These very questions challenged each of us at the retreat as we reflected on our calling as Christians. Did God call us to be mere citizens or extraordinary members of society who mirror the power of God? Assessing our “now” state with brutal honesty guides us to create a vivid picture of where we ultimately want to be. Where are you “now”? Are you manifesting God’s glory with the time and talents He has given you, or are you merely getting by the daily grind? May your honesty and the Spirit guide you to be the leader you were meant to be- with or without recognition.