You've Gotta Think of Yourself Because Nobody Else Will

I'll Do It My Way!

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

In today's society, it's every man for himself. We get it from all sides. Take care of numero uno. 

But that's not the way it's supposed to be. We are supposed to "do to others as we would have them do to us." 

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
Philippians‬ ‭2:3-4‬ ‭NIV‬‬

We are not to be putting ourself first at all costs. We are not to constantly be taking care of our own interests. We are supposed to think about others first. 

When I was a little girl, I learned an acronym. 

     Jesus

     Others

     You

The first letters spell JOY. Somehow when we put the Lord first, others second, and ourselves last, we find a very healthy balance which leads to joy. 

Take some time today to contemplate this Philippians passage. Ask the Lord to show you how to implement it in your life. 

Lord, thank you for the reminder that we shouldn't be number one in our own eyes. You should be. Help us to address our shortfalls. Thank you for your mercy.