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Day 5: Fight for your Servanthood

Fight for servanthood! We need to proactively fight against the self-centered society we live in. Servanthood combats selfishness because it causes us to lift our eyes from our own struggles. Science actually proves that serving others greatly helps our mental and emotional wellbeing. 

Jesus is our ultimate example when it comes to serving others. Matthew 20:28 says, “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."

We are called to be like Christ. One way we can do that is by living to serve God and others. What are some practical ways to walk this out? Volunteer at a homeless shelter, join a serving team at church, or simply give to those around you. 

Depression, anxiety and other mental health illnesses often cause people to live and think more inwardly. Take time this week to intentionally serve the people around you and watch as your heart is also refreshed and encouraged. 

Living the lifestyle of a servant takes your eyes off of you and puts your eyes on others. In a culture that is “all about me,”, our Savior calls us to live with a Kingdom mindset and be “all about God and others.”

God designed us to be connected to one another. Ask God for eyes to see those around you who you can serve and reflect His love to. Choose to fight for servanthood! 

Pray with me today: “Father, create in me the heart of a servant. Help me to look more like Jesus and serve those around me. I pray as my eyes lift up to see others, my own heart would be refreshed with new hope and strength by your Holy Spirit. Teach me how to love and see people the way you love and see people. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”