The prayer life does not consist of perpetual repetition of petitions. The prayer life consists of life that is always upward and onward and Godward
G. Campbell MorganRead
If you have no opposition in the place you serve, you're serving in the wrong place.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Conflict and challenges are necessary for growth in leadership roles.
This quote by G. Campbell Morgan suggests that effective leadership is often accompanied by challenges and opposition. If one is not facing any opposition in their role, it may indicate that they are not in a place where they can make a significant impact or where their leadership is truly needed. The presence of opposition can be a sign of engagement and an opportunity for leaders to influence and inspire change.
Themes
LeadershipOppositionGrowthImpactService
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during leadership seminars to emphasize the importance of facing challenges.
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Waiting for God is not laziness. Waiting for God is not the abandonment of effort. Waiting for God means, first, activity under command; second, readiness for any new command that may come; third, the ability to do nothing until the command is given.
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