Jesus -
You teach us a new way to lead.
We call You great, and we call You Lord, but you are not like rulers who lord over people or tyrants parading as great ones.
You came not to be served but to serve - to give Your life as a ransom for many.
We drink from Your cup, and we are baptized with Your baptism. Called to serve and lead as You serve and lead, may we become servants - may we become last.
Forgive us when we seek glory instead of service - when we seek power instead of grace.
May we turn toward Your cup and baptism - our cup and baptism - so the world’s power-hungry ways are not so among us.
Amen.