Do nothing out of
selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better
than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests,
but also to the interests of others.
Philippians 2:3-4
At one time or the other, in one way or the other, we all encounter
pride. Pride is all about "Me". Our perception becomes distorted, when
our primary focus is on ourselves. Jesus taught us that in dying to
ourselves, we would become alive. In giving, we will receive. In
humbling ourselves, we will be lifted up. The greatest is the least.
Many of these principals go against most popular teachings today, self
awareness, self motivation etc. It's not all about "us". It's not about
if we give, we will receive more, or if we do everything right, we will
be promoted. We have to set our ego aside and make a choice, to pick up
our cross and follow Jesus. What may appear to cost us so much now, will
reap for us eternal and lasting treasure.
Prayer
Lord create in my heart a willingness to serve, You are the One that I
seek to please. I give my life to you completely, to create and use as
you please. Forgive me for allowing myself to get in the way, enable me
today, to lay aside my ego and follow your perfect plan. Thank you for
the opportunity to serve. Amen.
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