Change

The past couple of days I have been experiencing a deep ache in my heart. The pain that my body experiences can really wear me down and make me forget how very blessed I am.

I have been so wrapped up in my own problems that I have forgotten to put other's first and value them above myself.

I stumbled across this passage last week and then we read it in church again today.

It is Philippians 2:3-4.

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not to your own interests, but also to the interest of others."

These verses really made me realize that I need to focus on others and care more about their lives than my own. Even though I can become overwhelmed with life there are people who are living in far worse conditions and have many more problems than I do.

The message tonight focused on how we cannot love people unless we can see them. To see them we must put or interests aside and reach out to them and show them love and kindness.

I have recently experienced this love and kindness from a wonderful community. They continually encourage me through my difficult situations and are always there for me when I need a listening ear. I appreciate all of the support from these wonderful friends. I would like to reach out to people and show them God's love in the same way that has been given to me.

Changed

"...But how can I show you that I'm grateful.

You've been so generous to me.

How can I worship more than singing.

And live out redemption's melody.

I have been blessed,

Now I want to be a blessing.

I have been loved

Now I want to bring love.

I've been invited, I want to share the invitation.

I have been changed to bring change to bring change..."