When God Calls You to Lead — and They Try to Take It Away
By Dr. Eleanore Kue, MD
- When the Calling Is Bigger Than the Title
When God calls you to build something, not everyone will see what you see.
Some will support you, others will question you, and a few may try to redirect your path.
But calling doesn’t come from people — it comes from God. And when the assignment is divine, you can’t hand it over just because others don’t understand it.
- The Weight of Leadership as a Black Woman of Faith
As a Black woman leading in spaces where few look like me, I’ve learned that excellence doesn’t always erase bias. Sometimes, the very success God brings becomes a source of discomfort for others.
It’s painful when your vision is minimized or your voice is overlooked, not because of a lack of skill or fruit, but because of unspoken prejudice. Yet even then, God whispers, “Stand firm. I called you — not them.”
- The Cornerstone Rejected, Yet Chosen
“The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” — Psalm 118:22
That scripture reminds me that rejection can be redirection.
God often uses the very moments that hurt to reveal His sovereignty.
When people try to move you aside, He reminds you that no one can replace the hand He placed on your life.
- Fruit Speaks Louder Than Fear
I’ve learned that outcomes reveal obedience. When families move from crisis to stability, when churches unite to serve the poor, when lives are transformed — those are not human achievements; they’re the fingerprints of God.
You don’t need to defend yourself when the fruit speaks. You just need to stay faithful.
- To Every Black Woman Called to Lead
To my sisters who’ve been told they’re too bold, too strong, or too confident — know this: your authority is not arrogance; it’s anointing.
You don’t have to shrink to make others comfortable. God designed you to lead with both compassion and courage.
When you stand in obedience, you give others permission to do the same.
- Choosing Forgiveness, Walking in Faith
I choose forgiveness. I choose to walk in grace.
Not because the pain wasn’t real, but because bitterness would only hinder the work God has placed before me.
The mission is greater than the offense.
And when the focus stays on the One who called you, He’ll handle every battle you don’t have to fight.
- Strengthened for the Mission Ahead
This season has strengthened my faith and sharpened my vision for the 100 Families Initiative — a movement rooted in faith, hope, and community transformation.
Every obstacle has become an altar where I’ve seen God’s faithfulness.
And I believe He’s not just rebuilding families — He’s also raising up leaders who will not bow to fear, bias, or injustice.
Call to Action:
If you believe in building communities where faith and justice meet, join us through the 100 Families Initiative — where we walk alongside families to restore hope, dignity, and stability.
Learn more at eleanorekue.com.