Knowing that from the Lord you
will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord
Christ.
Colossians 3:24
Self-pity is destructive and will leave us miserable, as well as those
close to us. Everything that happens in life is not about us, a
reflection on us, or even connected with us, but when we focus solely on
ourselves, we miss the reality of what is actually taking place in the
lives of others. We become self-seekers and self-pleasers instead of
seeking to do good for others. We all feel from time to time we have
been faithful, but rejected or passed by. Injustice has been done and no
one seems to notice or care. If we will remain focused on seeking to do
good to others and obeying the will of God each day, even the largest
offences can slip by us unnoticed. Self pity serves only to stir up
jealousy, envy, and strife and certainly hampers us from following God’s
will for our day and meeting the needs of others. In giving to others,
we will forget about ourselves and find the true joy in serving.
Prayer
Lord Jesus
help me to keep my eyes on You and off of myself. It is You that I seek
to please and from Your hand my reward will come. Give me the wisdom and
the strength to continue to be obedient to Your will and seek to do good
always, regardless of circumstance. Help me to discover the joy in
giving and serving. Amen.
