Lead Like Jesus: Heart, Head, Hands, and Habits

~ Dawn

Leading like Jesus involves our heart, head, hands, and habits. First, examining our hearts, gives us the opportunity to ask ourselves if we are serving God and others or just ourselves. In all we do, our motives should remain pure.

Second, we examine our head. We take time to consider our beliefs and how those beliefs impact those around us. The experiences we have had, rather good or bad, shape how we think, and how we treat others.

Mark 10:45 (NIV)says, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

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Third, the actions of our hands show what is in our heart and head. Loving people means we want to see them be the best they can be. We praise them when they do good, and lovingly correct them when needed and help them to get back on track during difficult times.

Lastly, we establish healthy habits. Jesus exhibited healthy habits by spending time alone in prayer, applying scripture to His life, and by working to build meaningful relationships with those around Him. He always took time out for people. He lived His life in a way that inspired others.

Leading like Jesus in our hearts, heads, hands, and habits will help us to be quality leaders in our homes, workplaces, and communities. The Holy Spirit who lives in us will empower us daily as we work to bring Jesus glory.

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Reference: Lead Like Jesus Revisted: Lessons from the greatest leader of all time by Blanchard, Hodges, and Hendry (2016) pp. 35-38

30 thoughts on “Lead Like Jesus: Heart, Head, Hands, and Habits”

  2. Mark 10:45 (NIV)says, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” LOVE this verse! Always a good reminder!

    Thank you for sharing this very thought-provoking post. It reminds me of Jesus saying we need to love God with ALL of us: our heart, soul, mind and strength! It’s so easy to focus on one area, but it takes true Holy Spirit power to do all of them!

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  4. I like how you broke down the heard, head and hands to serve Jesus. Although it is something we think we know, taking time to reflect where our heart and head is at and application of these in our actions does not always happen. And we get caught up in the hands part of doing neglecting to ensure that our hearts and heads are still desiring to obey and glorify Him.

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  7. Dawn, I agree that our hearts, hands, head, and habits, are all involved to lead like Jesus. I would also add the traits of being humble and compassionate. Thanks for the reminder to serve God in all we do. Blessings! 🌟🌺🧡

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