I read today in Mark 10:42-44 one of the chief teachings and core principles for following Jesus. To lead you must serve. That's the doug paraphrase. In a world where authorities flaunt their leadership over you, Jesus said His followers must be different. We must choose to serve and even be last. That is one of those truths I grew up hearing but still struggle to practice. Jesus of course was the supreme model for this in how he lived and how he died. I don't think I struggle with being authoritarian...I don't think....and I don't think I've been trying to climb the corporate ladder (so to speak) and I don't think when I lead others I wave my leadership baton over them to force them to follow.
But I do think I need to consciously choose to serve those around me. I think I need to serve my children today by asking, "What would they like to do?" And do that instead of what I feel like doing. I think I need to practice more the art of asking, "How can I help?" and mean it.
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I was reading in Psalms the other day and came across Psalm 103:2-5. It talks about praising the Lord and "forget not all his benefits-.... heals all your diseases". I had a doctor appointment the previous day
oops. allow me to continue my thought... the doctor told me that I may have an issue with my liver and sent me for further testing. After reading on the internet a little about the possible problem - I began to worry. Then, the next morning, I came across this passage where he talks about being our healer and redeeming our lives "from the pit" and "satisfying our desires with good things". I was really refreshed by His word. I know that HE is in control and will carry me through any trial. I thought about Greg's sermon from Sunday where he talked about starting out prayers with " God, I cannot handle this without you" and thats exactly what I prayed and then look how God answered my prayers. He comforted me and assured me that He is in control and He "heals all your diseases" (Psalm 103:3). God is so Good!
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