Philippians 2:3-4...Put Others First...

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,  not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

What is on your agenda for today? We may ask this question each morning and quickly flash through calendars and list of items we feel need to be accomplished during the course of the day. That is also a good time to pause and examine the motivation for these items. Are we racing to grab the next rung on the ladder or trying to appease our own ambitions without thought or concern for how we might accomplish this. Is this really the mindset that is of value to the kingdom of God? Our plans should consider the effect on others before we put them into motion. We should always be aware of how our actions and our motivations affect those around us and we should be cautious to make certain that we elevate others before ourselves. This is how we are instructed to live our lives. We should be conscious of the interest of others and to the value of those surrounding us. Speak kindly, lift up and encourage those that come into contact with you daily.

Blessings,

Alan B Conner