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“Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4 (NAS)

 How many times in one day are we presented with opportunities to help others?  It is so easy to become  self-centered and  miss out on chances to help.  Recently, I visited a lady and handed her a paper full of scriptures to encourage her.  She told me she needed reading glasses because she couldn’t see well. I thought about it, and God prompted me go to the Dollar Store and get her some reading glasses. She was so happy and grateful that I got her the glasses. I could have ignored that need, but because God prompted me to go a need was met. Even with limited resources, God can give us ideas and help us meet other people’s needs. How do we uncover those needs?  Sometimes it comes from just being attentive to the conversations we have with them. What are they telling us? Are there needs we can meet? If we are self-centered or too busy, we will never hear or see the needs of others. Sometimes we have to cancel our plans and go out of our way to do things for others. Scripture reminds us to consider the needs of others above our own. When we are consumed with ourselves, we will miss out on great opportunities.  When we are consumed with others, we will find many opportunities to bless others and in return we will receive a blessing – it is better to give than to receive.

“Father, help me see the opportunities that You present to me to help others. I choose not to be consumed with myself but to reach out to others as You guide me. Thank You for the opportunities.”

For His Glory

Linda Reyes Shepherd

TRBC Mountain Blend