I'm sure that you want to become a leader, but do you have what it takes to be a good leader?  Such leaders need to follow the example of our perfect leader, Jesus Christ, by placing their trust in Him as Lord and Saviour.  And then to allow the Holy Spirit to help them develop the inner strength and qualities they need to be good leaders.

There are many qualities that make a good leader, but here are six that are very important to help every boy and girl become a great leader.

God is trustworthy and promised in Hebrews 13:6, that He would never leave us nor forsake us.  As leaders, we need to be trustworthy and always show that we are honest, upright and true.  Can your parents, teachers and friends always trust you to do and say the right things?

If you are trustworthy, then you will be a good example and role model to other people that you meet and interact with.  In 1 Timothy 4:11, Paul advises young Timothy:

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young,
but set an example for the believers in speech, life, love, faith and in purity."

A good leader must also be a learner!  We need to be open to new ideas and be teachable and constantly working to improve our leadership skills.  Proverbs 2:2 says:

"Turn your ear to wisdom and apply your heart to understanding."

If we share our excitement and enthusiasm about what we have learnt and want to do, others will catch it from us.  In Colossians 3:23-24, Paul says:

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,
as working for the Lord and not for people."

We need to be approachable and be a friend to others.  And be ready to talk to them and give advice and help whenever they need it.   In 2 Corinthians 1:4 Paul says:

"God comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those
in any trouble with the comfort we received from God."

To endure means to keep on going and not give up when we face problems and difficulties.  When we are faced with difficult circumstances, we need to ask God to give us wisdom on how to solve the problem, and then strength and help to continue.  In 2 Thessalonians 3:13, Paul says:

"As for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right."

We need to always prepare ourselves by spending time every day in prayer with God.  The Holy Spirit wants to guide us and help us meet the needs of others.  Do we allow proper time to organise and prepare ourselves in order to be able to lead others?  In John 14:26 Jesus said:

"The Counsellor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name,
will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you."

Let's be good leaders who are Trustworthy, Teachable, Enthusiastic, Approachable, Enduring and Ready.  Are these the only qualities a good leader needs?  No!  A good leader is also disciplined, patient, faithful, sincere, loyal, .... and many more!  These however, are good starting points for you.

Do you have what it takes?  Let's pray for all the leadership qualities that God wants us to have:

Dear Heavenly Father,
Please make me trustworthy.  Open my eyes and teach me the best way to serve You and others.  Make me strong inside to do the tasks You want me to.  Thank You for the leadership gifts and abilities You have given me.  Make my heart sensitive to the needs of others and help me respond to their needs.  I ask this in Jesus Name, Amen.

God Bless!