Do Something Different
Do Something DIFFERENT: A Challenge to Leaders
Leaders, especially those in ministry, creative arts, worship, and production, we often find ourselves stuck in routines that feel safe. But what if the very thing that feels “safe” is holding us back from stepping into the next level of our calling? The truth is, if you want to see a difference, you have to do something different.
Shaking Things Up (Isaiah 43:19)
It’s easy to fall into familiar rhythms, but real change happens when we dare to step out of our comfort zones. If we want to see a shift in our personal lives, ministries, or creative work, it often requires shaking up how we’ve been doing things. Think about it: when was the last time you intentionally did something different to stir your heart, your vision, or your creativity? Doing something different doesn’t mean abandoning everything you’ve built — it means aligning yourself with God’s purpose and taking bold steps into what He’s calling you to do next.
In Isaiah 43:19, God says, “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” God is always in the business of new things — new ideas, new paths, new opportunities. Are you ready to perceive it?
Submit and Surrender (James 4:7)
Yes, the first step is surrendering your heart and aligning with God’s will. But surrender without action is incomplete. Faith without works is dead (James 2:26). There’s a balance between submitting to God’s will and then stepping out and doing something. It’s like Nike’s timeless declaration: Just do it!
Start with prayer and the Word of God. And not the type of prayer that checks a box. I mean real, raw, passionate conversation with God — like David in Psalm 103 when he stirred up his soul, saying, “Bless the Lord, O my soul.”Sometimes, you’ve got to wake up your own spirit. Pray differently, think differently, and see what God starts to stir in your life.
Lead Your Mind, Silence Fear (Psalms 103)
The next step in doing something different is taking control of your mindset. We are often held back by fear, negativity, or distractions. In Romans 12:2, we are called to “be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” You have to lead your thoughts intentionally. Silence the fear and doubts that tell you change isn’t possible. Open God’s Word. Listen to a challenging message. Get a book that stretches your thinking. Surround yourself with voices that call you higher.
Move Your Body, Shift Your Atmosphere (Romans 12:2)
If you’re feeling stuck, move your body. Take a walk, run, jump, or do something physical. Sometimes shaking off stagnation requires a physical shift. Maybe you need to rest or fast. Maybe you need to change your diet, cut out sugar or junk food, and feed your body what it needs for energy and clarity. Your physical health and energy are tied to your ability to lead and create effectively.
Leaders, especially those in ministry, creative arts, worship, and production, we often find ourselves stuck in routines that feel safe. But what if the very thing that feels “safe” is holding us back from stepping into the next level of our calling? The truth is, if you want to see a difference, you have to do something different.
Shaking Things Up (Isaiah 43:19)
It’s easy to fall into familiar rhythms, but real change happens when we dare to step out of our comfort zones. If we want to see a shift in our personal lives, ministries, or creative work, it often requires shaking up how we’ve been doing things. Think about it: when was the last time you intentionally did something different to stir your heart, your vision, or your creativity? Doing something different doesn’t mean abandoning everything you’ve built — it means aligning yourself with God’s purpose and taking bold steps into what He’s calling you to do next.
In Isaiah 43:19, God says, “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” God is always in the business of new things — new ideas, new paths, new opportunities. Are you ready to perceive it?
Submit and Surrender (James 4:7)
Yes, the first step is surrendering your heart and aligning with God’s will. But surrender without action is incomplete. Faith without works is dead (James 2:26). There’s a balance between submitting to God’s will and then stepping out and doing something. It’s like Nike’s timeless declaration: Just do it!
Start with prayer and the Word of God. And not the type of prayer that checks a box. I mean real, raw, passionate conversation with God — like David in Psalm 103 when he stirred up his soul, saying, “Bless the Lord, O my soul.”Sometimes, you’ve got to wake up your own spirit. Pray differently, think differently, and see what God starts to stir in your life.
Lead Your Mind, Silence Fear (Psalms 103)
The next step in doing something different is taking control of your mindset. We are often held back by fear, negativity, or distractions. In Romans 12:2, we are called to “be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” You have to lead your thoughts intentionally. Silence the fear and doubts that tell you change isn’t possible. Open God’s Word. Listen to a challenging message. Get a book that stretches your thinking. Surround yourself with voices that call you higher.
Move Your Body, Shift Your Atmosphere (Romans 12:2)
If you’re feeling stuck, move your body. Take a walk, run, jump, or do something physical. Sometimes shaking off stagnation requires a physical shift. Maybe you need to rest or fast. Maybe you need to change your diet, cut out sugar or junk food, and feed your body what it needs for energy and clarity. Your physical health and energy are tied to your ability to lead and create effectively.
Break the Emotional Stalemate (Proverbs 11:25)
Do you find yourself stuck emotionally? It’s easy to focus inward when we’re overwhelmed, but God’s way is often the opposite — reach out to someone in need. Encouraging others, praying for them, or simply showing kindness shifts our emotional state. As Proverbs 11:25 says, “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”By refreshing someone else, you refresh your own soul and gain new emotional balance and perspective.
Get Radical (Revelation 3:15)
Leaders, it’s time to get radical in your approach. Do something different. Declare, “I’m going to get unstuck! I’m going to think differently. Praise differently. Show up differently. I’m going to see God’s Word differently.”
I dare you to take action. Step into the uncomfortable, the unknown, and see what God does with your willingness to break out of routine. Whether it’s in your ministry, your creative work, or your personal life, change begins when you do something different.
I dare you to take action. Step into the uncomfortable, the unknown, and see what God does with your willingness to break out of routine. Whether it’s in your ministry, your creative work, or your personal life, change begins when you do something different.
Let God stir up the new, and just do it. To see change, to see something different…
Do. Something. Different.