Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. — Romans 15:2

A variety of factors might contribute to feelings of disappointment and dissatisfaction with life. However, for many of us, they are indications of being excessively focused on ourselves and upset with life. We’ve stopped counting our blessings, stopped offering thanks to God, stopped singing praises to our Father, and stopped assisting people around us. Christ lived through thinking of others. When we follow in his footsteps, our acts make a difference in the lives of people we help, and we are also enormously blessed. Let us shift our emphasis away from ourselves and toward blessing our neighbors!

 

Thought

A variety of factors might contribute to feelings of disappointment and dissatisfaction with life. However, for many of us, they are indications of being excessively focused on ourselves and upset with life. We’ve stopped counting our blessings, stopped offering thanks to God, stopped singing praises to our Father, and stopped assisting people around us. Christ lived through thinking of others. When we follow in his footsteps, our acts make a difference in the lives of people we help, and we are also enormously blessed. Let us shift our emphasis away from ourselves and toward blessing our neighbors!

 

Prayer

God, you are holy and unbeatable. Please help me see the brokenness, hurt, and problems in the lives of the people around me. Please use me to bless people who need to know your love and grace so much. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.