Eternal Father, I pray that You will give every leader strength,so they do not grow weary in their leadership role.Father, the tasks may seem overwhelming and exhausting,but I pray that every leader will recognizethat they are assigned to do Your will.Therefore, I know that at the right time,they will reap the harvest/rewards if they do […]
Read MoreDear Father, I pray for all leaders of Your people.I pray that they will not lead selfishly, for personal ambition or vain conceit.I pray that You help leaders to realizethat leading is really a task that requires them to serve.So, Father, raise up servant leaders, in Jesus’ name. Help them to work in humility.Make them selfless vessel of You, […]
Read MoreLet us express our gratitude:For the opportunity to serve Xavier University and its missionFor the gifts that we have that enable us to make a difference in the lives of our studentsFor the chance to do something very special and meaningful with our lives/careers Let us ask our Heavenly Father to:Help us to embrace the […]
Read MoreTeach me to listen, O God, to those nearest to me,my family, my friends, my co-workers.Help me to be aware that no matter what words I hear,the message is“Accept the person I am. Listen to me.” Teach me to listen, my caring God,to those far from me–the whisper of the hopeless.the plea of the forgotten,the cry of […]
Read MoreDear Lord, as those entrusted with leading this great Xavier University, please help each of us become Leaders in Balance and realize the importance and impact of our way of thinking and our way of being, because leaders are built from the inside out:Help us approach leadership as a relationship not just a position…listening, reflective, and intentional; […]
Read MoreLeadership is hard to define. Lord, let us be the ones to define it with justice. Leadership is like a handful of water. Lord, let us be the people to share it with those who thirst.Leadership is not about watching and correcting. Lord, let us remember it is about listening and connecting. Leadership is not about telling people what to […]
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