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Day 2: Leadership Is Stewardship, Not Performance

Scripture: Colossians 3:23 – “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,“ - Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭23‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

💛 Reflection:

Leadership in the Kingdom is not about applause. It’s not about being seen, celebrated, or admired — it’s about being faithful.

God never asked you to carry the weight of impressing others. He asked you to steward what He’s placed in your hands — with heart, humility, and heaven in mind.

Performance says: “Do more so they’ll believe I’m enough.”
Stewardship says: “Do well because God already says I am.”

When we lead for validation, we become driven by external results: likes, praise, titles, and comparison. But when we lead as stewards, we find peace in knowing our work is worship.

You don’t have to be everywhere. You don’t have to prove your worth.
You simply need to show up with obedience and let God multiply what you surrender.

Leadership is not a stage — it’s a trust.
Whether you’re leading a team, raising children, managing a classroom, running a business, or mentoring one person — it’s all stewardship. And He sees it all.

Your hidden faithfulness is still holy. Your unseen obedience still matters.
Don’t trade purpose for performance. Don’t trade peace for people-pleasing.

Your impact is not in your hustle — it’s in your surrender.

🙏🏾 Prayer:

Father, free me from the weight of performing.
I release the pressure to be perfect, to be impressive, to keep proving myself.
Teach me to lead from a place of peace, knowing that I’m called to steward, not strive.
Let my leadership be rooted in faithfulness, not fear. And may my work always be worship unto You.

📝 Prompt:

Where in your leadership have you been seeking validation more than God’s “well done”?
What would it look like to release the pressure and lead with rest?