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July 28. Do You Throw Or Catch More?
Accountability for clear communication is a game changer.
Congratulations, as a team, family, or business leader you are guiding others on a path. We have shared a thought before about companies and teams knowing their purpose. I like to think of the path as the purpose itself and your team is working while moving forward or backward on the path of purpose.
But do you control every step they take, their breathing, or where their eyes look? It could be that the most important thing to understand and communicate is that they are on this specific path. If team members are not excited to be on the path or do not like the path, then they are not aligned properly.
It is ok to not like the path, but it is not acceptable or in their best interest to be on it then. Your team should be comfortable being on this path, but they do not need to approve your steps, nor do we need to approve everyone of theirs. It is up to you to decide the path and the direction that your team will travel.
If we do not lead in this manner, then judgment and resentment have a chance to grow and value to clients and customers might decay. Where is your trail or path of purpose not clearly marked? A big part of the path of purpose is accountability. How do you talk with your team whether you are on the path and going in the right direction?
Communicating with the team is like playing catch. We share a message with others which is the ball, and the team receives it which is the catch. Will you be accountable to make the path of purpose have a higher level of clarity this week?
What is the first thing you might do about making your path clear so that others do not trip in the next seven days?
As brothers and sisters in Christ, we are all on a journey. Our paths are all leading to the same place, but each path will have its own twists and turns. We will see each other going different directions almost every day. Some will be celebrating while others are mourning.
Some will be strong in their faith when others have weakened. We read a warning however in Romans, "Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God. So let us stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall.” Romans 14:12-13 NLT.
These can be tough words for who among us has not judged others? The direction is clear, keep from causing others to stumble. It makes me think that when I cross someone's path, I can be intentional. I do not want to harm their journey, cause a collision, or trip them.
We could do that if they were in a difficult spot, and we make them look up or to turn their head quickly which might cause them to lose their footing. Although on different paths, we can be accountable to be in relationship with them to support and question with love. The only behavior we control is our own.
The path is set before us so we should choose wisely. Where might you be stumbling or causing others to stumble? Who can you help to catch in a stumble to assist them to stand instead of pushing them down?
Who helps to catch you when you stumble, and have you thanked them recently for their support? Which decision is more important on your path this week; to provide clarity or catch someone with curiosity? Will you be accountable to do something this week?
Let us pray, Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for the path you have given us to walk towards you. You will be the one to judge us. May we draw nearer to you by judging others less and lifting them up. Help us to guide ourselves and our families on a path towards you.
When we cross paths with others may our compassion and ability to catch one another be more important than pushing each other aside or pushing others down. Catch us, lift us and may you be honored and share all the glory when we come to the end of our path. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen,
