Response to Tom William’s Light From Many Lamps Post (Week 2)

This is my response to Tom William’s post on Humbly we prayed for food… by Eddie V. Rickenbacker.

Hi Tom, thank you for your post on this touching account by Eddie V. Rickenbacker.

Your two summary points – that there has ever only been one perfect leader, and that prayer is our gateway to Him is such a good reminder for me (Williams, 2017). You mention in your post that as leaders, we do not always have all the answers (Williams, 2017). It is so nice to read that because in the past few weeks, while learning about the ten characteristics of servant leadership (Northouse, 2016, p. 227) and the different qualities of leadership, I often find myself wondering if I will ever be able to exemplify all these qualities in my own life and whether the lack of these characteristics disqualify me from being a good servant leader. It is nice to be reminded that all leaders, even great ones, have their limitations and that Jesus was the only perfect leader that has existed on earth.

You also emphasized the importance of prayer. Sometimes in the busyness of life, it can be easy to forget about the importance of prayer. I am reminded here that in the midst of learning these new concepts and theories about leadership and critical thinking, that one of the most important processes in my journey to becoming a good servant leader is prayer.

References

Northouse, P. G. (2016). Leadership: Theory and Practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Williams, T. (2017, October 8). Light from Many Lamps – Unit 2 – Eddie V. Rickenbacker. Retrieved from https://mrwilliamsphysed.wordpress.com/2017/10/08/light-from-many-lamps-unit-2-eddie-v-rickenbacker/