Devotional...

This morning in our R2 pre-service devotional Pastor Nick told a story about a young man who's brother had given him a brand new car for Christmas. As he was walking back to his parked car, a young boy approached him. He asked if that was his car. And the guy told him how his brother had given it to him as a gift. The young boy started to reply.."I wish I could..." The young man was sure that he was going to say "I wish I could have a brother like that." But what the young boy replied instead shocked the man. The boy continued to say "I wish I could be a brother like that." 

So many times we focus on our own problems...we don't realize that we should be more focused on others who have more need than we do. We forget that it is better to give than receive. And that even the smallest amount of giving is better than not giving at all. 

I was totally convicted by that this morning. Having lost my job and totally struggling to figure out my next step...I've been totally wrapped up in self-pity. When I think about it..I mean really sit down and think about it. I'm so blessed. I have a  family that may not always encourage me or understand me, they are there for me. I have a house to live in. Food to eat. And an awesome church family that surrounds me with constant prayer and love.

Lord, forgive me for my "me" mentality. Humble me Father. Help me to focus on others instead of myself. Thank you Father. Amen.