Summary:
Josh Denhart discusses the frustration and obsession that can arise when ministry leaders focus on the mistakes and shortcomings of other ministry areas. He shares a practical strategy to stop this cycle and redirect energy towards improving one's own ministry. By acknowledging the frustration, focusing on one's own responsibilities, and making necessary changes, leaders can have a positive impact on their own areas and potentially influence others.
Key Takeaways:
- Focusing on the mistakes and shortcomings of other ministry areas is a waste of energy and can lead to frustration and obsession.
- Leaders should acknowledge their concerns but recognize that they have limited control over other areas.
- By focusing on their own responsibilities and making necessary improvements, leaders can have a positive impact on their own ministry and potentially influence others.
Quotes:
- "Quit being a nervous Nellie and trying to reach over and grab the wheel of somebody else's car."
- "The negativity that I was rolling in my mind and my frustration towards these people was sapping my very own energy."
- "The reason why I was in the insanity loop is because I did care. I needed to give myself emotional freedom to say, that bothers me because I care."
- "The goal is to internally take a little humble pie and make your own ministry the best that it can be."
- "The amount of influence that I ended up having was a result of cleaning up my own area and making it excellent."
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