TOPIC
Listening as the Heart of Servant Leadership
PRAXIS
Week 1: Pray 2x this week: In recent ministry/service, when have I noticed myself struggling to allow God space to influence (love, lead, heal, etc.) me? I bring what I notice to prayer with Jesus for 10 minutes like the following:
I imagine myself with Jesus in a space we both know well.
I describe or show Jesus my struggle to let God influence me.
I listen to what Jesus has to say or show me.
I practice Ignatian noting afterward.
Week 2: Have a conversation with someone whom you deeply trust & ask the following question, “What is one area in my life I am not looking at or you notice I am afraid to tackle?” Give this person some time to think about his/her response beforehand and schedule a time to talk. Try to listen with presence & tenderness, as described in the prior months. Practice Ignatian noting afterward.
Week 3: Pray EITHER option 2x this week.
After continued encounters with people, pray using the “To Love & See As Jesus” imaginative prayer as in the previous month. Practice Ignatian noting afterward.
Revisit any insight or experience from the previous weeks that you feel drawn to stay with longer. Ask God, “How did I allow your Spirit to work through me?” Practice Ignatian noting afterward.