Book Review: I Am A Follower by @LenSweet, compliments of @BookSneeze

What do you think of, when you hear the word leadership? My inbox receives a variety of leadership-based e-mails, and there are a ton of leadership writers, speakers, “experts”, etc. What’s ironic is that when the world needs leadership more than ever, there seems to be mass confusion, governments falling, financial stress everywhere, job losses, and so forth. Makes me wonder if anyone is actually listening and learning from the leadership folks.

When I first started reading I Am A Follower, I noticed how the leadership movement was being picked apart for its flaws. We all have flaws. Only one individual that’s ever walked on this planet is perfect.

Jesus.

We are called to follow Jesus. Not like a little child follows their parents (and then wanders off to check out some toy or shiny object), but to truly follow Christ. To learn what He was like, how He saw things, how He reacted to situations.

When I’ve faced struggles and challenges in my life, I thankfully sought His grace and presence. I sought guidance on how to deal with the situation. Yes, I’ve asked for help to “get out” of the situation, but I realize that He can use these challenges as a training ground, for me to become closer to Him, and to be more like Him.

“Follow me.” Two words, that have Kingdom impact.

Dr. Sweet’s book is a must have in your collection. I hope it blesses you as much as it has me.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”