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)
Ugh... Monday! Have you ever started off a Monday thinking about everything you have to do to survive the week? All of the problems you need to solve, all of the catch-up work you need to accomplish, all of the issues in your life that you wish you could just eliminate with a blink of your eyes...
You could sit and ponder on these things for a very long time, and just get deeper into the muck - OR- get the focus off of yourself and focus this week on how you can make another person's life easier. If your struggle is at work, focus on the interests of your boss, your employees, and your customers. If your struggle is with friends, think of what you can do to bless them this week. If you have a stack of paperwork hanging over your head that seems insurmountable, think of the people on the other end of that paperwork who need you to get through it.
You were created by a loving Heavenly Father who loves you deeply. But he did not create you for you. He created you for the benefit of others. This life is not about you, and how things should be easier and better for you. However, as you get the focus off of yourself, I have a feeling all those issues looming over you will start to fade. As you value others more than yourself, God can take over and work out your troubles!
This week, look at your "to do" list and see how you can tweak it to be focused on others. Be a blessing, and you will be blessed.
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