Orange, Day 3

We heard from Andy Stanley this morning.  Andy is a strategic leader.  Leadership oozes from him.  His messages are usually quite simple but most profound.

His big idea was this:  Healthy, productive cultures are characterized by MUTUAL SUBMISSION!

This isn't limited to the professional sector.  It also works in the home.  Think about it this way.  If I, as a husband and father, model a behavior that says, "You're here to serve me!" my children will resent my leadership and rebel.  But if I model a behavior that says, "I'm here to help you succeed regardless of your position in this family," then my children are much more likely to accept my guidance and follow my lead.

Jesus led his disciples this way.  He told them:  For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." (Mark 10:45)

Mutual submission asks the question:  How can I help?  This is a game changer.  (We'll talk about more game changers on Mother's day at LSCC in our main services.)  When you ask this question often enough you'll get answers.  Be patient.  If it's not a part of your family culture it may take some persistence to get an answer (let the initial shock of hearing the question wear off).

When you begin to see acts of submission, reward them.  When you do you are reinforcing this behavior.  Remember, what gets rewarded gets repeated.