servanthood

Matthew 23:1-22

¹¹ The greatest among you must be a servant. ¹² But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Jesus could say this with integrity because He lived it. 

Why is it so hard to be a servant?  My flesh wants to be recognized for all of the "great" things I can do.  How do I "deny myself" and follow Him in servanthood?

Heavenly Father, please help me live a life of servanthood.  Please give me humility to serve, and strengthen my spirit to starve the flesh and deny my pride.  Lord, please help me.  I love you, and I want to live the life of Christ.  I pray in the name of Jesus.