This past few weeks in church, the sermons have been about loving people through joyful service. This past Sunday's lesson really grabbed a hold of me and spoke to my heart. It was about putting others first and putting yourself second.
This sounds easy, right? Maybe it does, maybe it doesn't. To me, when I heard it, I thought to myself "check, already do that." But then I started to think a little more. There are certainly times that I could do better. I mean, I'm sure we all could do better. Everyone has their flaws.
The Pastor talked about a variety of examples, including one as simple as holding the door for someone at the gas station and saying to yourself "you're first, I'm second". This began to start my mind juices flowing and now throughout the day I try and make it a point to stop, think, and ask myself how I can serve someone else.
How can I make their life a little easier? More importantly, what are my motives and why am I doing this person a favor... is it to help them, or to make myself look better? I'd like to say that it's always to genuinely help a person, but I'd be lying. I'm a sinner just like anyone else and sometimes my intentions and my motives aren't exactly pure. I want to change this. I want to be intentional and selfless. This also reflects back on my post about good deeds.
So, this is my new resolution for the Fall. No need to wait until the new year, this is a change that I want to and am ready to make now. Will you join me?
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