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)
Children tend to scream, “Me first!” But it so easy, Lord, to let that mindset slide into adulthood. Remind me that You came to serve, not to be served. Humans find that notion to be contrary to self-preservation. And yet we are to value others above ourselves! This world is obviously crazy backwards!
Lord, transform my thinking patterns into Yours. I want to live untethered to the world’s mindset and fly unburdened and faithful and free.
Questions for Pondering…
How has my service to others changed the lives of friends, family, and strangers?
How can I serve someone today?
