Servants of all

“No,” Gideon replied, “I won’t be your king, and my son won’t be king either. Only the Lord is your ruler. ~ Judges 8:23 (CEV)

But Jesus called the disciples together and said: You know that those foreigners who call themselves kings like to order their people around. And their great leaders have full power over the people they rule. But don’t act like them. If you want to be great, you must be the servant of all the others. ~ Mark 10:42-43 (CEV)

Great King,

THANKS: Thank you for showing us what it means to lead. You have served us through self-sacrifice when we should be the ones serving you.

REGRETS: I admit that I help keep the myth of power alive. I sometimes admire strong people who get things done by asserting themselves over others. I talk as though such power is a good thing.

INTERCESSION: I ask that you would help me to grow the heart and mind of a servant. Keep me from violent thoughts, words, and actions.

PURPOSE: I want to follow in your powerful footsteps.

Amen.