Life and History

This past week, we learned in class that our history plays a pivotal role in who we become as leaders, and to be an effective leader, we need to understand our history, not be controlled by it.  One of our assignments was to write out our personal history, namely the major circumstances in our life that caused a shift in view, framework, personality, etc.  So, this past Saturday, I spent all day writing a 20-page narration of my personal history.  In doing so, I learned a lot about myself and certain life rules that I live by.  Now that I understand these things, I can begin to work on those things that need work and have reasons for why I do what I do.  It has probably been one of the most eye opening assignments that I have ever done to date.  I do not know how any leader can lead a group of people without taking a personal inventory of their past, asking God for forgiveness where needed and moving on.  I can see that it will be crucial in my understanding of myself, my leading of others, and my relationship with God!