Less of Me, More of Him

Last week, I had the privilege of serving with Kairos Prison Ministry, a time set apart to bring the light of Christ behind prison walls. I truly enjoyed the fellowship of my teammates as we prepared meals and other forms of agape love to send in to the men. From Thursday to Sunday we worked and prayed side by side in Christian love, letting the Holy Spirit move in powerful ways.

At one of our team meetings before the weekend, we reflected on the idea of anonymous servanthood, serving without the need for recognition, so that only Christ is seen. In a world that measures value by applause, it is freeing and humbling to remember that true service points to Him, not us.

John the Baptist said it best: “He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:30). This isn’t about self-erasure but about surrender, laying down pride so that God’s glory has center stage. In the Kairos ministry the focus is entirely on the love of Christ being poured out. As someone who has wrestled with pride, I find this reminder both necessary and life-giving. Serving in this ministry has given me a chance to put it into practice. So far, I’ve worked as outside support for the men’s team, but later this month I will step inside with a women’s prison team. My prayer is that I will hold fast to this vision of anonymous servanthood, leaving only God’s fingerprints where I’ve touched. His love, His grace, and His presence are what should be remembered.

We may not all walk into a prison, but we all face moments when our ego wants to be noticed; at work, in ministry, even at home. What would it look like to practice anonymous servanthood in those everyday spaces?

When we give up the need for recognition, we open the door for others to see Jesus more clearly. May we be people who quietly decrease, so He might unmistakably increase.

Consider this: Where in your life might God be inviting you to step back so His presence is more clearly seen?