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Proverbs 30:31

The other three comely things are the greyhound (possibly a war horse or fighting cock, depending on translation), the he-goat leading his flock, and a king who is unchallenged and secure. What connects them is the quality of being fully what they were made to be — authority, grace, and strength in their proper expression. The king here is not tyrannical but secure, moving without the nervous aggression of those who fear uprising.

Memory phrase: Lead with calm and strength.

Talk about it: What makes a leader truly strong and worth following?

Prayer: God, help me lead well in the places You give me.

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