I haven't blogged much lately. It's not that I haven't been seeing and observing things, it's just that we are in a busy transition time right now. My time spent with the cows affords much time for reflection and hearing the voice of the Father.
Anyway...I have been thinking about the most powerful addiction that derails people, especially leaders. It is not some substance abuse nor is it a sexual addiction. No, it is a great deal more insidious.
The addiction has to do with our desire for power. James and John's mother came to Jesus asking that her sons might sit on either side of Jesus once He achieved the desired (from their perspective) place of authority. Jesus addressed their desire for power by explaining that true power comes not from position and grasping for position.
In my years in the church world, I noticed how quickly a bit of position and perceived authority changed people. It is the addiction...the need to retain control...the need to exercise power over others.
I have seen people set free from all sorts of bondage throughout the years. However it is rare to see someone break the addiction to power.
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About Me
- Glen Peachey
- Mifflintown, PA
- My hope is that when my life ends here on this earth, I will be remembered as a radical follower of Jesus Christ. Over the years I have been involved in various capacities in the church world (everything from cleaning toilets to being Senior Pastor). Several years ago I discovered that my identity was found in what I "did". (i.e. - I was a Senior Pastor). Instead of finding my worth in God's words about me, I found my worth in my accoplishments. God has brought about a radical transformation in me. My identity is not determined by what I do but who I am. Today I am simply a follower of Jesus Christ, a son of God the Father. I am a husband and a father of four great kids (teenagers to young adults). They are all fellow travellers on this pursuit of Jesus Christ, on this journey with Him.
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