Whenever a group photo is taken, the normal reaction that anyone in the group has is to see how they look in the picture. Some people check to see if their eyes were closed, and others want to make sure that their smile does not look “goofy.” However, I believe that most people are looking to make sure that their face is not being blocked by the head in front of them, or that the flash from the camera did not obliterate their features. In other words people will only think that the picture is good if they can see themselves looking good in the picture!

Here is a key phrase that I want to share with you: Unless people feel like they are a valuable part of the picture, the picture is not valuable to them.

Think about this when it comes to your home, school, ministry or business. If people feel like they are not looking their best within the “picture frame” of your organization, then the organization will not hold any real significant value in their lives. Therefore, as leaders, it is our job to make sure that people’s eyes are open, their smiles are radiant, and that no one is blocking them from displaying their features (gifts and talents) that can significantly help the organization.

Do people feel like they are a valuable part of the picture of your organization? Are their eyes open to the vision? Can they see themselves as a key part of that vision, or is someone blocking that from happening? These are questions that must be asked (and answered) each and every time you take a snapshot of your business, home or organization.

Remember, unless people feel like they are a valuable part of the picture, the picture is not valuable to them.

Pastor Corey

Hebrews 13:8