Leadership in ministry is more than just organizing events or delegating tasks—it’s about bringing your heart to the forefront. What we carry in our hearts will inevitably overflow into the lives of those we serve. This devotional invites you to examine what you’re truly bringing to the table.

Key Verse

“A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart…”
—Luke 6:45 (NIV)

1. What’s in Your Heart?

When we lead, what spills out of us during pressure reveals the contents of our hearts. Is it patience or pride? Compassion or control? Take time to reflect on the emotional and spiritual “ingredients” you’re carrying into your ministry interactions.

2. The Overflow Principle

Jesus taught that the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. When we sit at the “ministry table,” whether leading a small group or planning a retreat, the spiritual state of our hearts sets the tone. Ask yourself: Is my leadership overflowing with grace?

3. Leading with Tenderness and Truth

Leadership requires balance—firmness wrapped in love, direction seasoned with humility. Bringing your heart to the table doesn’t mean being weak—it means being real. Vulnerability, when surrendered to Christ, becomes a bridge for connection.

4. Heart Check: Devotional Reflection

• Am I leading with compassion or just competence?

• Have I prayed over my plans or just perfected them?

• Is Jesus truly at the center of my table?

Prayer

Lord, help me bring more than just plans and programs to my ministry. Let my heart reflect Your love, my words echo Your truth, and my hands serve with joy. May my leadership never be empty of You. Amen.

Closing Thought

When we intentionally bring our hearts to the table, we invite others to do the same. That’s where real ministry happens—around the table of grace, authenticity, and love.