Jessie Grace Character Analysis

Jessie Grace is one of my favorite leaders. I could picture her being in government because she posses's all of the character traits one needs to step into a position in government. The top five characteristics I see in Jessie are compassion, self-discipline, a willingness to work hard, an ability to encourage others, and honesty.

Compassion is something you see a lot in Jessie, she is very good at relating with people around her. She never makes it seem that she is higher than someone else because they are in a lower spot than she is. Having compassion for those around her makes her a very nice person to be around, no matter what you are going through. In the bible Jesus talks about showing compassion in Mathew 9:36, "When He saw the crowds,

He had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like a sheep without a shepherd." What an incredible point of view to look from. Jesus even had compassion on the soldiers that persecuted Him. He asked His Father, "God forgive them, for they know not what they do." Can you believe that? If Jesus can have compassion on the very people that killed Him, I believe that we can have compassion for those who only persecute us with their words.
Self-discipline is another thing that Jessie also has. Jessie has learned throughout the last year that it is okay to say no. Saying no does not mean that she loves the person any less but it shows that she has respect for herself. Jessie makes sure that she does not push herself to where she has no time to rest in God's presence, just her and God. Jessie gets things done and schedules everything out. She is motivated by the Holy Spirit. In Hebrews 12:11 it says, " For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." It is not an easy character to obtain, but practice makes perfect. Another verse, Proverbs 25:28, "A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls." What powerful verses. In order to be a successful leader you need to have self-discipline to be able to have the motivation to get everything done without falling behind. Because when you are a leader you are raising up others to become leaders later in life.
A willingness to work hard is important for a non-lazy leader!

You would not want a leader that does not want to do anything for themself or anyone else. Jessie is someone who works hard in everything she does. Knowing that God has called her to do this even at age sixty. She surpasses many who are younger than her, because she puts her mind to it and relies on the Holy Spirit for all the strength she'll need. Not only does she complete it but she is willing to do it. Jessie does not complain about her work load, instead praises God that she is able to do it. Colossians 3:23 says, "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men." Philippians 4:13 says, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."

Encouraging others is definitely one of Jessie's strengths. She does it without even thinking. During debates people gossip about others, but not her. Jessie sees the gold in everyone. The Holy Spirit gets all the credit for that one. Jessie is always intune to what the Holy Spirit has to say, and makes sure she thinks before she speaks. Even when Jessie is going through something tough she still has the strength to encourage those around her. In 1 Corinthians 14:31 it says, "For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all may be

encouraged."
Last but not least, Honesty. Who wants a leader who isn't honest? No one does. Whether they believe in God or not. People want to hear the truth and then see the leader act out in what they said they would do. Jessie always shares her honest opinion, she doesn't lie to get people to like her. 1 John 1:6 says, "If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth." and 1 John 3:18 says, "Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth." There is so much power when we speak the truth, instead of hiding things or decieving people.
These are not the only characteristics that I see in Jessie, they are just the ones that stand out to me personally. Compassion, self-discipline, a willingness to work hard, an ability to encourage others, and honesty should be traits that we see in all of our leaders. All this to say Jessie Grace would be an exceptional government leader. Her words would impact the world in so many ways.