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Watching a group of children playing on the playground is a unique opportunity to observe social behavior. Inevitably, in any group of children, individuals assume various roles. It's not hard to figure out who is the leader, who is the supporter, who is the peacemaker, and who is the follower. What is really interesting, is watching a group in which two individuals want to be the leader. A power struggle ensues. Sometimes, it can get ugly. And, if it's a group of boys, someone often gets punched in the nose! Have you ever thought that you might be in a power struggle with God? "That's crazy," you say. "God is clearly the boss." But we don't always live that way. King Saul was supposed to be the "leader" of God's people. God was supposed to be the true King. Saul didn't like that arrangement; he wanted God's job. Saul was clearly going to lose that battle. Sometimes, while we acknowledge that Jesus is the King of our lives, we spend much of our time trying to figure out how we can take His job. A life of regret begins when we forget who is truly King.