Are  You Someone God is Preparing to Lead?

In Detox with Jesus, we believe God raises up leaders in ways the world does not expect. You may not see yourself as a leader. You may have come from hard paces, faced battles, or been told you would never amount to much. But God look at your heart, not your past.

When the prophet Samuel arrived to anoint Israel's next king, David wasn't even invited to the gathering. Everyone else looked stronger, smarter, or more impressive.

yet God said, "People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7) God chose David - the one who was overlooked - to lead a nation. And God still chooses like this today.

The Bible also says, “God chooses what the world thinks is foolish to shame the wise, and chooses what is weak to show His power.”(1 Corinthians 1:27, easy reading)

This means God often chooses the unlikely - the broken, the humble, the ones who learned their lessons in the “school of hard knocks.” People like you who know they need Him most.

You may also be someone who understands the heart of the hurting because you’ve lived through pain yourself. Perhaps you were judged, criticized, or dismissed. You know what it feels like to be spoken down to or made to feel small.

That is why you would never do the same to another person. You would stand up for the vulnerable because you have walked a mile in their shoes.

This kind of compassion is priceless. And it is exactly what true leadership is made of.

If you feel a stirring in your heart as you read this, it may be because God is preparing you for more. Leadership begins with willingness - not perfection.

If you have a desire to grow, to learn, and to serve with humility, there is a place for you here.