The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast Slowness Over Speed: Lessons from the Mustard Seed
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Dec 10, 2024 Discover the beauty of divine slowness and how it shapes leadership and spiritual growth. The parable of the mustard seed highlights the power of small beginnings and unexpected strength found in weakness. Dive into the patient journeys of biblical figures and learn why taking time matters in a fast-paced world. Embrace vulnerability and the slow work of God, as seemingly insignificant efforts can lead to profound change. This discussion is a much-needed reminder to align your pace with God's unfolding plan.
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Speed Addiction
- We are addicted to speed, prioritizing productivity and fast success in all areas of life.
- This is especially harmful to spiritual growth, leading to impatience and poor decisions.
Mustard Seed Parable
- Jesus used the parable of the mustard seed to address doubts about the seemingly slow unfolding of his kingdom.
- People's expectations were shaped by worldly frameworks, not God’s ways.
Small Beginnings
- God’s kingdom grows from the seemingly insignificant, like a tiny mustard seed.
- It may appear small and weak, but it possesses immense power and will ultimately encompass the whole earth.
