This month, our character focus is Initiative. The operational definition of initiative is “recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it.”
How can you recognize what needs to be done? First of all, remember what is expected of you and fully complete your assignments. Then, if you notice something that you should do, don’t wait to be told to do it! When you are told to do a task and you do it, that is obedience. Doing what you should before you are told is initiative.
After you promptly fulfill your responsibilities, look around and consider other ways God might want you to help or to offer a creative solution. The Lord may even use your cheerful willingness to rally others to action!
Be wise about when you take initiative. Make sure that you do not neglect your previous commitments or leave assignments undone when offering to help. Seeking God and acting in faith will lay the foundation for all Godly initiatives and a life that pleases Him. | 
