Mini Bosses

TRUTH

No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.

Matthew 6:24

REFLECTION

It's embarrassing how often I catch myself trying to renegotiate the terms of my surrender. Years into this journey, you'd think the primary lesson would have sunk in: I am not in charge.

But my default setting is still 'me first,' even when my lips are forming prayers about His will. My mind drifts easily to my own comforts, my plans, my perceived needs, my schedule. It's the background noise of self-service that threatens to drown out the signal I'm supposed to be tuned into.

Jesus put it bluntly. Can't serve two masters.

You'll end up devoted to one and despising the other. He used money as the example, and sure, that's a big one. But swap 'money' for 'self-will,' or 'comfort,' or 'ego,' or 'the world's approval,' and the truth cuts just as deep.

Addiction was the ultimate master. It demanded everything and took it, leaving a husk. Getting sober felt like firing that horrible boss. The relief was immense.

But my old self, the one who thinks he knows best, is always trying to sneak back onto the throne.

This isn't about willpower; I proved I didn't have enough of that a long time ago. This is about allegiance.

Who am I really working for today? Am I trying to please God while secretly hoping He'll sign off on my agenda? Am I devoted to His way, or just trying to use His power to make my way easier?

It's a daily, sometimes hourly, choice.

God, help me fire the master that keeps trying to run my life.

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NEXT

When you’re ready, here are some tools for you:

1. Book List (amazon link)
   Some of my favorite reads related to recovery and/or wrestling with faith.

2. 4th Step Guide (free download)
   A PDF with instructions and worksheets for a thorough 4th step. Straight from the Big Book. Fearlessness not included.

3. 12-Step Christianity (YouTube)
   My thoughts on the parallels between discipleship and sponsorship.

KEEP LEANING FORWARD

Cheers, Eamonn
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