Lord, when I am wrong, make me willing to change. When I am right, make me easy to live with. So strengthen me that the power of my example will far exceed the authority of my rank.
One of the biggest influences in my life, Dave Ramsey, mentioned this prayer in passing on his radio show several months ago.
Many view Dave simply as a personal financial coach. Although he has made a name for himself as a financial coach, he has made some waves over the past couple years as a leadership coach.
His book, EntreLeadership, teaches those in leadership positions how to be efficient and Godly examples for their team members.
Although I am not a supervisor, I do manage a team of volunteers on a weekly basis at our local church. Every week I have to check myself and make sure that I am being a Godly example to my team members in everything that I do.
Even if you aren’t in a leadership position people still view you as a leader. Whether you stand up for something you believe in or simply show Christ to someone today, you are a leader.
This prayer is for all of us. We are all leaders. No matter the scale, no matter the platform.