Prodigal: If this ain’t a breathe of fresh air.

Me: What is?

Prodigal: Taking time like this.

Me: Yes, and listening for what God wants us to do.

This is from the book Lead Like Jesus by Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges and Phyllis Hendry

People who want to lead like Jesus, on the other hand, respond to things that happen to them. Before taking action, they choose to step back from the emotion of the moment, even for just a second or two, and desiring to love and serve, run some value checks on the situation. People who lead like Jesus are quick to listen, slow to judge, slow to become angry, and quick to let someone else receive the praise.

Praise of yourself can increase pride. How you struggle with pride. Just remember to pause and pray.

Proverbs 16:5

The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

Jennifer Van Allen

www.theprodigalpig.com

www.faithincounseling.org