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September  •  Day 17

Leadership Looks Like Service

Day 260 of 365  •  FAMILY

One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.

Proverbs 29:23 (ESV)

Proverb Truth

When I was younger, I imagined leadership as something impressive. But life—and marriage and fatherhood especially—have changed my definition.

Today, leadership looks like listening. It looks like patience. It looks like putting someone else’s needs ahead of your own.

My family doesn’t need me to be perfect. They don’t need me to have all the answers. But they do need to know that I love them. That I’m for them. That I’ll show up.

Jesus in Action

Jesus washed feet. The King of kings knelt down and served. And in doing so, He forever redefined greatness.

Forged Wisdom

Seneca wrote: “He who does good to another does good also to himself.”

The No Limits Challenge

Look for one opportunity to serve someone in your family today.

Prayer

Father, teach me to lead through humility and service. Help me reflect the heart of Christ to the people You’ve entrusted to me. Amen.

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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