Leadership Lessons from the
Life of Mary
M
Eturuvie Erebor
ary requires no introduction. She was the mother of Jesus Christ. And she is possibly the
most famous woman that ever lived. Today Mary has as many followers as Jesus Christ. And
this article highlights the leadership lessons garnered from a study of her life. She was a great
woman who made great sacrifices to birth the saviour. She almost lost her marriage, her reputation was
tarnished and of course, she suffered the heartache of watching her son die. Her life was no walk in the
park. She was a phenomenal woman who partnered with God to birth His plan and purpose on the
earth. Mary’s life indicates that when God gives a vision, only a partnership with God can bring it to
pass.
The Leadership Lessons from the Life
of Mary Are as Follows;
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Great women are enough. And great women
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understand that they are enough. Mary was enough
to birth her purpose. She didn’t require a husband.
You are enough. Quit waiting for a husband to show
up and start birthing your purpose.
2.
Great women ask great questions. Mary did
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not doubt the message or messenger from God, but
she needed clarification. She sought to understand,
hence her question, “how shall this be seeing that I
know not a man?” Great people seek to understand,
and they do not dismiss anything rather they ask
questions that help them understand everything.
3.
Great women celebrate with others. Mary
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heard from Gabriel that her cousin Elizabeth had
conceived in her old age and as soon as Gabriel
departed, she visited Elizabeth to rejoice with her. She
put everything on hold to spend time with Elizabeth.
Great women are selfless and make time for others.
4.
Great women stay humble. Mary was the
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mother of the Messiah but went to see Elizabeth.
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DOZ Magazine October 2017