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Can You Really Be Trusted With More?

This was one of my first posts ever…

So many people we know are always looking for the next big thing, the increased responsibility, the next promotion.  We humans are sort of wired this way, looking for more influence and stopping at nothing to try to gain that influence.

A question I’m continually confronted with begs to know, “How about what you’ve already been given? Can you really be trusted with more?” For me, the answer usually ends with a humble, “not really.”  In my mind, it goes something like this:  Why should we be given more responsibility when we haven’t yet proven our merit with that which is already been given to us?

  • Leaders- Why should you be given greater responsibility with more when what you’ve been given is out of order?
  • Husbands and Wives– Why should we be given greater responsibility at work when things are out of order with the relationship that matters most on earth?
  • Moms and dads– Why should that business opportunity open up when we haven’t taken advantage of the existing opportunity to pour into our little ones?
  • Friends– Why should we be given more influence when we haven’t been there for the people currently in our lives?

What do you think? Why is it so easy to want “more” and not take care of what we’ve been given? Drop a comment. 

Today is a great day to get your priorities in line. Here are a few tips:

  • Get away for a few hours and think about what legacy you would like to leave behind on this earth.  Is it possible that a lot of the things you spend time doing will be forgotten about or have little significance down the road?
  • Reflect back on how you spent your time this week.  Your priorities will be reflected by your calendar.  Note areas where you need to devote more attention and things you may need to cut out of your life for a little while.
  • Decide ahead of time to invest in those who matter most.  A lot of us track appointments and engagements for work but not for family.  Put those dinners, visits to the park or dates with a friend on the books and invest in those who matter today.
  • Tell someone close to you about the change you are making and get ready to be given more when you are faithful with what matters the most.

Maybe you’ll be able to change your answer when asked, “Can you really be trusted with more?”

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Chad Missildine is an executive coach, consultant and speaker serving business, government and non-profit leaders. Chad was a leader and pastor at Life.Church for 11+ years, coaching and training hundreds of Life.Church pastors and business leaders at 33+ locations. He served on the Life.Church Central leadership team, helping to shape culture and stewardship as the Central Director of Generosity. Chad also provided coaching and consulting for many churches and non-profits from around the globe. He manages a multi-million dollar real estate company and mentors entrepreneurs. You can connect with Chad at chadmissildine.com.