Serendipitous Thoughts by Sugar Bear

" Motivational Leadership from the Help"

"Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit," says the Lord Almighty. — Zechariah 4:6 (NIV)

This week I found myself reading not only Scripture—but also spreadsheets. America’s debt, dollars, and decisions are stirring up fiscal fear. From $4.5 trillion in spending in 2020 to over $7.0 trillion by 2023, we’ve inflated more than our economy—we’ve bloated our burdens. The post-COVID money flood now demands discipline. That’s not just an economic issue; it’s a spiritual one.

I thought: what if we led our lives, our churches, and our country with the clarity of Essentialism, the courage of moral empathy, and the consistency of "The Process" from coaching?

Greg McKeown says, “Eliminate the trivial many. Prioritize the vital few.” In America’s finances—and in our faith walk—we often major in the minors. Jesus didn’t chase crowds. He called disciples. He didn’t promise ease. He promised eternal life through repentance and belief (Mark 1:15). That’s essentialism with a cross.

Jonathan Haidt’s moral foundations remind us: liberals and conservatives aren’t evil—they’re differently convicted. Jesus reached Pharisees and tax collectors. Can we, like Braver Angels, bridge the divide with moral empathy rather than ideological pride?

Then there’s Coach Saban’s "Process": do your job, ignore the noise, focus on the next play. Believers—our job isn’t results. It’s faithful witness. (Acts 1:8). Don’t try to play God. Be faithful and let the Holy Spirit handle the scoreboard.

Debt may define our economy, but it doesn’t have to define our hearts. Jesus canceled our spiritual debt at the cross (Colossians 2:14). Now we’re free—not to waste—but to witness.

Prayer:

Lord, give us the wisdom to lead with clarity, the courage to speak truth with grace, and the conviction to walk humbly in Your Spirit. Let us witness—not persuade—for the truth of the gospel. Guide our nation’s leaders toward essential focus, moral understanding, and bold action with honest Amen's.

May the Holy Spirit lead you in truth, anchor you in hope, and empower your witness—for His glory and our good.

God bless you and this ministry!

You are Loved.

"Sugar Bear "

"Fear not, for I am with you;

be not dismayed,

for I amYour God;

I will strengthen you,

I will help you"

Isaiah 41:10