Don’t be obsessed with getting your
own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand
(Philippians 2:4 MSG).
As a child of God, you don’t need
somebody to love you first. There’re those who are often bothered: “I don’t
have any friends; and no one ever remembers me.” Some even say, “Since no one
cares about me, I won’t care about anyone!” Come on! That’s a low life. Be the
one to remember, care for, and love others! That’s what counts with God. The
blessing you receive because of those who remember you and give to you is
little, compared to that which you receive when you remember others and give to
them. The Bible says, “…It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts
20:35).
When you receive from others, all
you have is what you got. God’s promise isn’t to the one who receives but the
one who gives. So, don’t seek attention; give it instead. Don’t seek love; give
love. Demonstrate love to everyone, including those who might have offended
you, and the ungodly that have no hope. That’s how God wants you to live.
There’re people who only know how to
enjoy attention; they only crave for others to love them. Such people could be
very dangerous, because when they don’t get the love and attention they seek,
they become cruel and wicked. You’re the seed of Abraham, and the seed of
Abraham reaches out; he hears the cry of the needy and responds. So, be the
answer; be the solution; be the one to meet other people’s need. Don’t worry
about yours; God will take care of you.
If you’ve ever felt bad that you
didn’t get attention or care from certain people, change it; stop being
offended because of those whom you thought forgot you; start remembering them
for good! When you’re the one remembering others, giving them attention and
care and reaching out to everyone, you’ll be fulfilling your calling as the
“blesser”; it’s a higher way of life!
PRAYER: Dear Father, I thank
you for placing me in the position of a helper. I’m a lifter and a giver. I’m
your outstretched arm of love, and salvation to the world. I was born as the
answer to the cry of millions, and through me, your blessing flows to others,
in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY: Luke 6:27-32
1 YEAR BIBLE READING
PLAN: Romans 8:18-39, Psalms 70-73
2 YEAR BIBLE READING
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