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 that 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 jealously, 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 us to keep our eyes on You and off of ourselves. It is
You that we seek to please and from Your hand we shall receive our
reward. Give us wisdom and strength to continue to be obedient to Your
will and seek to do good always regardless of circumstance. Help us to
discover the joy in giving and serving. Amen.
