Take a Moment: Wk 8 Day 2 Devotion & Prayer From Pastor Batiste

Title: “Less of Me, More of You”

Paul invites us to live a life that isn’t driven by ego, but by empathy. In a culture that encourages spotlight and self, Paul calls us to step aside and let love lead. That means choosing to celebrate others even when we’re overlooked. It means holding the door open (literally and figuratively) so someone else can walk through first.

Think about the moments when someone paused their life to pour into you. A teacher who stayed late. A friend who answered the phone at midnight. A parent who sacrificed silently. Those are pictures of what it looks like to live out “less of me, more of you.”

This kind of living is hard, but it’s holy. It teaches us that real strength isn’t shown in how loud we speak, but how deeply we serve. Today, make space for someone else. Be the quiet presence that reminds them they matter.

Reflection: Who around you needs to feel seen and valued today? What’s one act of humility you can offer?

Prayer: Lord, strip away my need for recognition and help me live like You with a heart to serve, not to be seen. Teach me to value others with grace and humility. Amen.

"Service is the rent we pay for living." – Shirley Chisholm

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