Bonus Bite-“We Lead By Serving” from House Rules by Jacob Hudgins

After you” “No, after you” Sounds a lot better than, “Me first!” Jacob Hudgins urges readers to break the pattern of getting, getting, getting to one of serving others instead. Join Kate and Sheila as they recap House Rules, Rule #8 We Lead By Serving. Let us make a shift from the “What’s in it for me?” mantra to “Here’s my opportunity to serve!” We want to emulate Jesus, the master of leading by serving! “We cannot allow the tone of the world to overwhelm us.” When we find ourselves anxious, upset, worried, or out-of-sorts we must adjust our focus from ourselves back to Jesus. “The pressing question for Christians in our time— is ‘what are we doing today that is good?’ Let’s teach ourselves and our kids that life’s not about being fair. What is fair about an innocent man dying for our transgressions? Jesus is the ultimate example of true leadership: ‘Lowering ourselves in love. He demonstrates complete abandonment of His own will—leaving behind the privileges of His status.” “Jesus calls us to be different. He urged His power-hungry disciples to channel all of their energy and desperate need for validation into a desire to serve?” Our prayer is that we become aware of opportunities to serve that God sends our way. May we roll up our sleeves and give our time and effort to bless and help others every day. We must be countercultural, the challenge is real, Set boundaries to stay focused, serving others isn’t based on how we feel! In the mighty name of Jesus, amen! Happy serving and reading dear listeners!