Get me out of my own way, Lord
Help this servant leader to see
That to enjoy Your presence more fully
My thought-life should not be focused on me
Help me reign in self-centered thoughts, Lord
Hold my gaze, keep only in my view
The multitude of opportunities, You give Lord,
To shift negative thoughts to positive ones of You
Like how You’ve molded me into a beautiful vase
From a lump of clay at Your potter’s wheel
Giving me a taste of success in this life
While understanding…that only “significance” is real
You are bringing to life, my authentic self
You give me glimpses of what the future can be
So I praise You and Thank You for all You have done
Focusing my thoughts on You and not me
Allow my mind to be free of the negative junk
Give me peace and understanding, I plead
To become aware of the strengths You’ve gifted
And how You are preparing this servant to lead
So, I will lead with “others” on my heart and mind
Taking the focus off of me
Turning the lens toward those I can help
Using innate talents You’ve given to me
I am a LEARNER, a problem solver
RESTORATIVE as I can be
I crave CONNECTIVITY with like-minded people
Similar…yet different from me
And my EMPATHY will transport me
I won’t even have to choose
I’ll be a mile down the road
Walking imprints of another’s shoes
I thirst for COMMUNICATION
Though I connect best with words
I prefer to write them down on paper
Before they are ever heard
Yes, this is the servant leader
God intended for me to be
Using my natural strengths
Living life authentically
And You my friend, are welcome to join me
As I trust that you will find
Your own unique genius, when with your strengths
You too align