Others Before Self!!

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. - Philippians 2:3 (KJV)

An attitude of our Savior...always for the best of others. With a humble heart and attitude, He endured the cross for our sins to provide salvation for all those who in faith would call upon His name. He had our best in mind.

How are we displaying Christ living in us? Do others see Him living in us by the way that we treat them better than ourselves. The world says it's all about us, but the Lord has a different story. He knows a life surrendered to Him and lived for others is much more fulfilling than one lived for our own satisfaction.

Father, enable us live for you and others so that we can truly experience the joy your have to offer us in this life. Amen.

Eat Well

What do we feed on? What makes us feel fully nourished and ready to face anything the day has to offer us?

Jesus said, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work." John 4:34; NIV

If we seek after the things this world offers us, we'll never truly be fed or satisfied. The Lord created us with a purpose. He shows it to us when we seek Him. Whatever work He individually called us to do, He desires that we finish His work. May we choose to feast off what the Lord offers us instead of the world.

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Cross Over...

The words sound simple. A choice sits before each one.

"I tell you the truth, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life." John 5:24; NIV

Jesus makes bold statements here. The first reflects the validity of what He said--truth. The second requires a response to hear and believe. The results ring loud and clear. When one hears and believes he receives eternal life and crosses from death to life.

The second response clangs with sadness. When one doesn't hear or believe, he receives condemnation. Eternal life is withheld and he remains in death.

May each one who reads this today, choose to hear and believe, if they haven't already. What did you choose today? I'd like to know.

Father, use these words to bring one reader to a new relationship with You. Amen.

Give it Up!!

Does life seem overwhelming? Do you feel like nothing is done? Do you want to crawl in bed and sleep the day away?

Jesus said, "For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." - Matthew 11:30 (KJV)

Maybe we're not sensing the ease in our lives because we're trying to carry everything by ourselves. The Lord doesn't want us to carry it. He wants us to give it to Him to carry for us.

Whatever is dragging you down today...give it to Jesus. He can be trusted with it.