Behind-the-Scenes Leadership

When I was thirteen or fourteen, we had park days for the home-school group- one of my favorite fellowship times of the week. I loved running around, being active, breathing the fresh air.  However, there were those days when the "leaders" of the group couldn't make it... and though Tiffani and I tried to put some game or activity together... it never worked out. I'm not sure if we came off as not very excited... or unmotivated... or what. It just never worked out the same way when the other wanted to get a game or group together.

I am not a leader by nature. If I have an idea, I'd much rather hand it off to someone who I think could help put it together, and let them take the lead with how it happens, while I work and "direct" behind the scenes. So when I heard the qualities of an entrepreneur being listed in my most recent course with CollegePlus (Entrepreneurship), I was just a little disappointed. Though I have never been one of those leaders who everyone naturally follows, I've always been told I have that "entrepreneurial spirit." My music is an example; I have loved teaching piano and voice over the past several years, but I definitely had to acclimate myself to the level of leadership in this fulfilling ministry. Once I got past that the kids "might" think I'm mean (and oh, yes, we've had some days), I look at my life now, and I can't imagine not teaching- I love my kidlets! I love their shining eyes when we go over new pieces that they love. I love the recitals, and their personalities.. and I love answering the questions.

Continuing on in my entrepreneur course...  this morning, I was watching lectures... and my heart smiled as I heard my mentor say that entrepreneurs can't do everything by themselves successfully. I knew this already, but it helped to hear it again. I don't have all the qualities of a leader, and quite frankly, I don't want them right now. I'd much rather work behind-the-scenes, as one of the people backing up the leader, helping to make them great.. whether that's in my family, present or future... whether that's in church, on the mission field, or in music. I want to make Him- Jesus- what people see.
I am a minor character.
I want to be a minor character.

It's a small concept- but to me, this is a huge thing of excitement- I'm getting "glimpses." Slowly but surely, I'm seeing pictures unfold.
Thank You, Jesus.