I recently was involved in a training on the fire department in which we were cutting a large hole in the roof of a commercial building. We were discussing the need to have our crew and others keep an eye on our surroundings as the person running the saw can get too focused on their task that they can become unaware of a growing danger/threat to their safety.
The same is true in our lives. We can become so focused on the day-to-day details that we overlook growing issues that are more obvious to others.
This is why we need to be intentional about checking our blind spots.
- I need to recognize that I HAVE blind spots in my life.
- I need to be intentional about checking them on a regular basis. (“Your best thinking got you to where you are today.”)
Three angles to check our blind spots:
- A healthy and consistent quiet time
- Your spouse
- Coaches, Mentors, Counselors
Jon Sanders
Jon Sanders seeks to encourage pastors with the message that God delights in doing BIG things in small places. For many years, Jon served as the Lead Pastor of The RESCUE Church, a South Dakota based multi-site church with a huge vision to reach rural communities with the gospel. As a leading voice in the rural church arena, Jon spends his days coaching leaders and hosting the Small Town Big Church Podcast. In addition to his passion for the rural church, Jon also works full-time as a professional firefighter/EMT. He is married to his wife Jessica, and they have three children: Justin, Jenni, and James.