A Servant's Heart

Just last night my 5 year old son told me he wanted to live in Africa. I explained to him that the children in Africa are not as privileged as we are. We sat at the computer together and I showed him pictures.

His little eyes opened wide when he saw their beds covered with nets to protect them from Malaria, and he sighed when he saw the babies with no clothes. After viewing the pictures of the children and their living conditions he turned to me and said, "Can we go to Africa to help them?" At that very moment I saw a heart of a servant in my little boy.

Jesus' days here on earth were dedicated to helping others. His mission was to serve others by giving His life away.

"...Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give His life as a ransom for many." Matthew 20:26-28

A real leader has a servants heart. Servant leaders appreciate others' worth and realize that they're not above any job.  A servant doesn't approach life expecting special privileges, instead he seeks for ways to help others.

Moms, we need to teach our children that if somethings needs to be done, don't wait to be asked, take the initiative and do it like a faithful servant. 


PRAYERS FOR A SERVANT'S HEART

May (your child's name) be your servant, Lord Jesus Christ. (James 1:1)

May ____________ not use his freedom to satisfy his sinful nature. Instead, may he use his freedom to serve others in love. (Galatians 5:13)

May ____________ use his spiritual gifts to serve others, as a good steward of your varied grace. (1 Peter 4:10)

May __________ be a servant, for the greatest among us shall be servants (Matthew 23:11) 


Let us lead by example and serve someone in need today.


Sarah
Mom After God