It's not all about me

How easy it is to get caught up in our own little world! I know I can easily get a one track mind when it comes to my schedule and what needs to be done to make it happen. From the moment I wake up I could tell you exactly how I would like my day to go. I have a friend who is so good at taking things as they come and embracing each moment as it stands. I find myself in awe of her and wishing I could be more like that. I believe that she realizes, on a much deeper level than I, that it isn't "all about her". She knows there are people to encourage, kids to inspire, a husband to who needs a listening ear and arms to hug at the end of the day and most importantly, a God who loves her so much and wants nothing more than for her to obey Him and just listen.

I want to be more like that and it really only takes one thing. It takes making Christ the priority in my life at all times. When I am busy serving Him by helping others and listening to Him by reading His word and spending time in prayer, I don't have time to think about my worries. I'm too busy worrying about what God wants from me! When I feel like my friends aren't there for me or my kids don't appreciate me enough, well who's to blame for this feeling? Me!! Logically I know that when a friend lets me down, she is not doing this to hurt me, it's just human nature. None of us are perfect. When my kids whine and complain and make me crazy, they aren't doing it to hurt me. They are imperfect little beings who are going to disappoint me at times. So who is the only one who won't disappoint and who knows exactly what I need when I need it? Yes, it's Christ. So when you find yourself disappointed because someone let you down and didn't realize that things should revolve around you (sense the sarcasm) realize that maybe it's time to shift the focus on to Christ and off of yourself.

I so appreciate being able to share with each of you that read this blog. Know that these are things that I struggle with and it's just me working things out in writing. I hope that it serves to encourage you and also to know that there is someone else out there dealing with the same things!

I'll leave you with this verse from Philippians 2:3-4. "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others."

Grateful,
Katy