“Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having the law. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.”  (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)

And, here are five practices that I learn from Paul in how to develop my voice as a slave.

• Practice #1: Choose your master
• Practice #2: Prioritize your purpose over social stigma
• Practice #3: Be more open-minded
• Practice #4: Accept that you can’t change everyone
• Practice #5: Receive your blessings

What constrains your own slave voice? You have to let it go so that ultimately you receive the full blessings intended for you.