Salome - Her Legacy Of Prayer

Salome - Her Legacy Of Prayer

Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom.

— Matthew 20:21

REFLECT ON:	Matthew 20:20 – 28.
PRAISE GOD:	That his Son has shown us the true meaning of greatness.
OFFER THANKS:	For all the ways, large and small, that God has served you.
CONFESS:	Any pride and misguided ambition.
ASK GOD:	For the grace to make the connection that the way down leads to the way up, that it is the humble woman who will be considered great in the kingdom.

Lift Your Heart

Many women have heard the message of servanthood and internalized it in unhealthy ways. Instead of realizing their inherent dignity as women, they have defined their worth primarily in terms of others. But both men and women are called to model themselves on Christ, who was not a person who suffered from low self-esteem. His humility wasn’t a cover for a sense of unworthiness.

If you have made the mistake of living your life through your husband or your children, ask God for the grace to change. Admit you are a human being who needs care, consideration, and replenishment. Ask God to restore balance in your life. But as you go through the process of finding balance, don’t eliminate the word humility from your vocabulary by embracing a life of selfishness. This week, ask each day for eyes to see another’s need. Then ask for grace to serve in a way that truly models the humility of Jesus.

Lord, forgive me for any pride that has crowded you out of my heart. Whenever I am tempted to think or act with selfish ambition, place a check in my spirit. Give me, instead, the courage to be a servant. Make more room in my heart for your love. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.