Lean Mean Cleaning Machine!

My house has looked like a tornado ran through it for the past few weeks. I wasn't feeling good, then Libby had an ear infection, and I am sure I can come up with other excuses but I won't. Anywho the house will be on the market tonight or by the weekend. We are meeting with our relator this evening but I'm not sure if it goes up tonight or not. I'm assuming so because we had to clean out a few closets before coming back tonight. Brandon and I have been working hard the past few days organizing, cleaning out, throwing away, and lots of cleaning in general. I just spent the past hour and a half doing a quick wipe down. I could use a nap but there is no time for that!

On another note, the Bible Study Brandon and I are a part of use a book titled "Jesus on Leadership: Becoming a Servant Leader". It is put out through Lifeway and written by C. Gene Wilkes. I am trying to keep up but it is easy to fall behind. The important thing is I am working on it at my own pace. So far what I have read I love! The beginning of the study looks at what the Bible says qualities of a servant leader are and several wonderful people come to my mind as true examples of servant leaders. When I think of true servant leaders I think of people who push up their sleeves and serve others without seeking recognition for it. For example, there is a man at my former church who mowed the field at church without getting paid extra, cleaned the church in his spare time and organized, scraped the parking lot when it snowed, visited members sick in the hospital, etc. Whatever he saw that needed to be done he did it and didn't go around and tell everyone what he had done to seek attention or recognition. He is a true servant leader. He is willing to serve others and put others first no matter what like Jesus did. It is so important to serve others because that is what Jesus wants us to do. It's so sad to see some Christians are too arrogant to serve others. I wonder if that is why so many churches are failing? If our leaders aren't willing to serve then what example are they demonstrating? I myself am guilty and it is something that I definitely pray about and want to work on. This study has really made me think and opened my eyes! I am truly greatful!