Four Wild Horses To Tame

A wild horse is a sight to behold—powerful, untamed, full of potential energy.

Left to itself, it will roam freely, driven by instinct and impulse. But when tamed, that same horse becomes an invaluable companion, its strength directed with purpose. A tamed stallion can carry burdens, pull weight, or race toward a goal with breathtaking speed, all because its power has been harnessed rather than wasted.

We are no different. Each of us has untamed forces within. We are a bundle of passions, habits, emotions, and impulses that, if left unchecked, can trample our effectiveness or pull us off course. But when we learn to capture and train these forces, we become more than just gifted leaders. We become faithful stewards of the influence God has entrusted to us.
 
A key element of leadership is learning to harness the wild horses of our own nature so that we work with greater health, clarity, and purpose. We begin to tame our human nature in the name of centering the divine nature that works in and through us.
 
Here are four “horses” good leaders must harness: 
 
Self-accountability keeps us growing. Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 9:27, “I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” If we expect growth in our churches, we must first grow ourselves.
 
Self-knowledge brings wisdom. Know your strengths and limits. Even Jesus, in his humanity, stepped away to pray and rest.
 
Self-control keeps us steady. Proverbs 25:28 warns, “A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” Don’t let unguarded emotions or unchecked fears run your ministry.
 
Self-confidence keeps us moving forward. This is not arrogance, but confidence rooted in God’s call. 
 
Harness your wild horses. 
Steward your strength. 
Work healthily, lead wisely, and trust that God will sustain you.