Daily Prayer - What can I do to help?

Good Wednesday morning, my friends.

 

This morning I listened to a podcast sermon by Andy Stanley on leadership.  Two things he spoke of stood out for me ... 

The first was this statement: "Do for the one what you want to do for all."  Jesus did this all the time.  He did not heal everyone in the world when He was here - but He did heal all those He had an opportunity to meet face-to-face.  And so it should be for us.  We may not be able to bring about world peace or alleviate starvation in the third world, but we can take each opportunity God puts in front of us and do for the one what we want to do for all.

 

The second think was this simple question: "What can I do to help?"  This is the essence of servant-leadership.  Not that we stand and hold the door all day for others and not get anything done, but rather we use whatever power, whatever authority we have, to help those who are in our charge - be they employees, children, spouse, whomever.  As someone today (and everyday) what you can do to help. 

Living out these two principles is, in essence, living out the Gospel. And it will Bring opportunities to present the Gospel.

 

May you and I be the leaders we were created, and called, to be.

 

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,
Bruce
 

Lord,
 
Grant us the wisdom know what to do with this teaching
And the courage to to do it.