The cancer of Self

Something that has been really evident in my walk this past week is the death of self-centeredness. Wow, that sounded so much better in my head. My articulation skills need some work...

Anyways, Christ was the perfect example of what we were made to do. The Word says that there is no greater love than a man laying his life down for his friend. For less poetic terms... being a servant. We are also told in 1Cor13 that love is not self-seeking. I've probably read that verse a thousand times and said "Amen" but never really expirienced the truth of that until lately.

I've been drowning myself in self pity. For less poetic terms... complaining about life. Which, as a matter of fact, life cannot possibly be better right now. I have been to so manny friends weddings and so many of my friends are falling in love. (Bible does say to rejoice with your brethren right?) I cannot stop seeing the goodness of the Lord towards my friends. It's absolutely amazing. I remember a time when I'd be leaping for joy (litteraly) about these things. Instead I've focused on what I have recieved lately.

When all you think about is yourself... your missing it. It is better to give than to recieve. It is better to give your life away than focus on making it better.

Every time I look at myself and center my world view around that... I reap (sp?) nothing but death.

So lately I've been getting addicted to this concept of giving your life away... tis so much sweeter for the soul. For less poetic terms... right on!