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@andy_gabruch Bringing Out "Deep Waters" Within Us: Growing in Self-Awareness and Leadership Capacity Reflecting on how God created you and I is so important as leaders. One of the wisest dudes around said, “The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.” Proverbs 20:5 In other words, asking GREAT questions helps us to bring out the “deep waters” within us to become more intentional in self-awareness and personal growth. Hundreds (if not thousands) of people spend hundreds of dollars on leadership coaching and seminars to bring out the “deep waters” within us. However, in our secret place with God, and asking some great questions, we can grow in our leadership ability and capacity. Relationships: 1. What does your significant other need from you? 2. What needs are being met by your significant other? 3. Who is in your life to bring out the best in you? 4. Whom do you admire the most? Why? 5. Would others say that you are fun to be with? Why? How? Balance: 1. Your schedule will reflect your values; what are your values? What are you missing? 2. Is there anything in your schedule that you would like to do less of? Why? How? 3. What would a perfect week schedule/outline look like to you? 4. What is most important to you in your life? Does your schedule reflect what's important? Why or why not? 5. What are you leaving out of your life right now?
Self-Care: 1. How well do you take care of yourself? (scale of 1-10, 10 being a professional trainer) 2. Are you exercising consistently? 3. Are you eating healthy and well? 4. What have you done for yourself lately? 5. What lessons do you keep getting over and over? Drains/Fills: 1. What is your biggest energy drain? 2. What are your top 5 fills? 3. Do you prioritize your work? How? 4. Will you raise your standards? 5. What distracts you from staying on task? How can you eliminate/minimize distraction? Questions From God 1. Where are you? (Genesis 3:8-12) 2. Why do you doubt? (Matthew 14:25-33) 3. Where are you going? (Genesis 21:5-21) 4. What more can I give? (Hebrews 2:3) 5. Why do you call me good? (Mark 10:18) 6. Who do you say I am? (Mark 8:29) To add to the conversation, feel free to check out Andy's blog at andygabruch.ca.
this issue Youth, Young Adults, Family 1 BCYD Global Workers 2 Assistant Superintendent 2 District Secretary Treasurer 3 BC Campus Ministries 3 BC Church Building Society 4 Children & Preteen Ministry 4 BCYD Conference 5 BCYD Pastors Camp 6 Happenings Around the District 7 District Calendar/Events 8 BC Yukon PAOC District @bcydist @bcydpaoc