It’s not about you.
Philippians 2:3-4
Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interest of others.
I got a few issues of O magazine free. I won’t be paying for a subscription. Oprah and Dr. Phil seem to say that if you’re not happy with your marriage, well then, get a divorce. People in real life have seemed so selfish lately. Maybe it’s because I’m reading Dr. Laura’s book, The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage. (Thanks again, Dayna!) She talks quite a bit about putting others first. I myself am selfish quite often. I need to meditate on this scripture, too. It’s not all about me. Real love is sacrificial.
I’d already been thinking about this, and then Sunday our pastor preached on Matthew 7:12. The golden rule is quite a tall order.
That’s what’s on my mind today. Hope you’re having a great day.
OH YEAH. Matthew 7 is becoming a big theme in my life right now. So easy in my head, but so hard to do in my heart!! But, Praise God, I’m getting there!
I found your blog via SITS… if you’re interested I’m hosting a blog carnival each Thursday called “just for the JOY of it” – come by and link up if you get the chance!
Stopping by from SITS! Great blog today. I’ve been thinking lately actually about how I don’t feel I’m doing enough of putting others first, so this is very helpful to read, thanks:)
Both Hubby and i come from families where our parents stayed together through all the bad times. I think that, in part, is why we keep trying so hard though the tough parts.
Before the hubby and I married we both agreed that divorce was not an option. We are over 10 years married and 14 years together and we’ve weathered some tough times and never once in those times did we ever consider a divorce because it NOT an option. I think if you go into it with that attitude, you work hard to make things work. It seems like people just don’t try anymore.
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