Real Talk. Real Truth. with Dorothy Burton

Daniel served as a high-ranking public servant in four administrations, each hostile to his faith. Yet, not only was Daniel successful but he was consistently promoted and his advice was coveted by kings. How did he do it? Learn from the life of Daniel what every public servant leader should know before they have to face the lions.

Jesus said in John 9:4, "I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day; the night comes, when no man (or woman) can work." We must do the same. We can retire from our job - perhaps even quit or get fired from our job. But we can neither quit nor be fired from our work. There is a difference, and this episode explores and explains why we should never look forward to "retiring." When it comes to our work, there is no such thing.

We all have advisors. As leaders we need them - but what if the advice is wrong? Miscalculated? With ulterior motives? Learn a great leadership principle taken from the life of first century leader, King Hanan. Know when what you are being advised is of God or from the Adversary.

One of the major ways you will know God has called you to do something will be a nagging sense of inadequacy to meet the demands of the task, let alone accomplish it. Feelings of inadequacy are often confirmation that you are right where God wants you to be to accomplish what He has purposed you to do --- but only through Him!

Challenge that giant everyone says can't be defeated. Run for that office. Go for that promotion. Do what others say is impossible. God has equipped you for YOUR path. Don't live to regret not having taken it.