I've blogged about this before, so I won't spend a lot of time on it. Just wanted to publicly remind myself that it's not about me. The more I say this, the more I pray this, the more I hope I am this.What do you think is a practical way to live this out?
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its tough! one always feels they need to put in their two cents worth. I'm a giver & always try to make it about 'them' & not me..but I still see myself as a princess! In my mind, its a ME world! I pray for HIM to help ME see THEM through HIS eyes & NOT MINE.
janette
Janette, very strong and inspiring words, thank you for sharing them here, we needed to hear them.
C'mon! I'm dying to see the pics of the new "Shaggy" Palacios! Don't make us wait!
When I read the gospels and look at the time Jesus walked on this earth it always reminds me of his uncondtional love and sacrifice and how it was about "others" and not himself ...He is the perfect example ..serving others shifts the focus of always being on ourselves to others... ! not just "serving" the church..but in everyday life...the people christian or non christian that God brings into our life throughout the day ..the little elderly lady that needs help at the store....the person at the sales counter that needs a smile..and yes..the little pet that needs a kiss on the nose and scratch on the head...thats Gods creation for our pleasure that has needs too!! I am convinced that God smiles on us when we focus on the needs of others ..God will take care of our needs..We don't have to worry ...
Just one second... That's all we need to stop and think. Every time I discover myself thinking of me, I just stop and I try to think what is around me... I just found a great video I posted on my blog... take a look on it.
I always end my prayers with "Less of me Lord..More of You!..I now realize that I just get in the way.. :-)
I have been impressed recently that I am to pick up the Cross and DENY myself. It is ALL about the Cross of Christ...How could I think anything would be about me if I am denying myself...I don't know...it's interesting and I certainly don't have it down - but it is something which I am reaching for.
WOW, anonymous. That is a VERY good thing to ponder. As a matter of fact, I wanna go to sleep on it, so I"m shutting down my laptop, having read your comment last. Thank you!
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