Have this mind among yourselves, which was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a servant.

Philippians 2:5-7a

Jesus is the ultimate role model when it comes to serving. He shows us what it means to have a servant’s heart. Even though he was the Son of God, he lived his life in service to others. He did not hold on to the fact that he was equal to God, but instead, let the truth of his divinity flow into his many acts of teaching, healing and feeding.

You can adopt this same servant mindset as Christ when you recognize your God-given gifts, and let those gifts guide you into service to others; when you loosen your grasp on those things which God has freely and generously given you.

Today, pray to become aware of your God-given gifts and talents, no matter how small. Pray to have the mindset of Jesus who emptied himself for others.