“Siting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, ‘Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.’” Mark 9:35

Dear Jesus, In a simple word you dealt a death blow to my ego. If I want to be first in recognition, in privilege, in receiving gifts, or in getting my way, then I must be the very last. Nothing else will confront and kill my selfishness like a clear and opposite than my desires, “No!” Please make me a servant of all people and make me want to be last, to work behind the scenes and to let others shine. When I have won the battle between myself and my selfish nature then there will be peace between me and others around me. Make me the instrument of that peace by crucifying my desire to have others give me what I think I need to be happy. This can only happen when you and your promised grace are my everything. Amen.

When you are filled with God and his love, there is no hunger for others to bow to your whims.