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  “If you have the heart, you can begin tomorrow.” What does it look like to have a shepherd’s heart in the sense of a literal Bedouin shepherd? What does it look like to have a shepherd’s heart in your leadership context?

  Peta Heron replied 5 days, 10 hours ago 32 Members · 34 Replies

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  Gail Bradley

  Member

  05/30/2024 at 01:14

  First, I think that the guy in the story was referring to compassion not just pride and commitment. To sleep outside with the animals showed that he really cared about the safety of the flock and would be there for them during their most vulnerable moments. He allowed life to become uncomfortable for him so that he could learn the true meaning of shepherding. To me it would mean having the same kind of heart Yahweh has, which is a big heart full of patience, love and understanding for each one of my sheep.

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  Donna

  Member

  05/22/2024 at 10:55

  If you are called to this work, you are equipped to do the work and will learn/improve as you go. To have the shepherds heart as a Bedouin shepherd is to be connected to the sheep and understand that the sheep look to their shepherd for protection, security and well-being. To have the shepherd’s heart in my leadership context is to get to know the people in my group and relate to them individually and as group. Having a shepherd’s heart means being sacrficial in serving those I lead and remembering that I have a Shepherd to take of me as well, I am not alone and to my Shepherd I will answer.

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    Gail Bradley

    Member

    05/30/2024 at 01:16

    “I am not alone,” that is a great point. It is not easy being the bigger person and it is good to know that you are not the only one.

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  Vicki Harris

  Member

  04/28/2024 at 21:02

  Lead like Jesus leads and Be Authentic with those you lead

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  Vicki Harris

  Member

  04/24/2024 at 21:09

  In the life of the Bedouin, you must have love & obedience to God to have the desire to serve and care for others over yourself.

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  Clevette Kirk

  Member

  04/16/2024 at 06:46

  The Bedouin have a heart of protection, security and strength. They exhibit these qualities in such a bold and caring way. They always have to put their best foot forward, knowing that their flock solely relies on them for all of their needs. Even in the harshest of times they have to be dedicated to the task at hand. They are at the very core, the heart of it all. Without him the flocks survival is bleak.

  To have a shepherd’s heart in my leadership, I need a heart that understands that I am a leader, protector, nurturer and caregiver. I also have to keep in mind that I am responsible for GOD’S personal flock. This job that cannot ever be taken lightly. There is way too much is at stake. (The very souls of His people) I also have to remember that I am being led, as well. I have to always follow His perfect lead/will.

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