Trying to Become More Selfless

Philipians 2:1-4 If then there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by thinking the same way, having the same love, sharing the same feelings, focusing on one goal. Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. Everyone should look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Each day we encounter situations that make it very easy to think of ourselves first. This passage has helped me to think about truly serving others. When someone asks you for help- are you helping them because you expect something in return? or are you doing it because it is the right thing to do? We are all busy- we all feel overwhelmed at times- we all are surrounded by people that want to drag us down. Instead of whining and feeling sorry for yourself because you are too busy or because you had a tough day- think about how you can positively influence someone around you! I pray lord for patience everyday to help reach the students in my classes, the athletes on the football team, and my own kids Ella and Kole! Give us strength to be TEAM players, and to consider the interests of others when put in a position of influence..Allow your presence to Grow inside us as we Shrink! AMEN