Pause . . . .

For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
(Philippians 2:21, NIV)


My road woes continued yesterday; however, my perspective broadened. After waiting for several minutes, I followed a pilot car through construction on the way home. The pilot car led me to another place on the road to wait. The attending road worker walked over to the car and began to chat . . . yes . . . chat.

As we conversed, he said the road crew had begun to recognize the few of us that live up the road. He thanked me for being patient. Hmm . . . patient? Continuing with our chat, the road worker told the story of his needs and the blessing of joining the construction crew. Pause . . . . repent . . . reformat . . . reframe . . . . renew . . . evidently, life is not all about me.

The Apostle Paul contrasted a life focused on self versus Christ: For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
The response to life is a catalyst to the outcome of life. Those who live beyond self discover the joy of being an instrument of God. The Spirit of God uses willing individuals to reach out to make a difference in the world. A Christ-follower lacks fulfillment and purpose with a narrow perspective focused on self.

Evaluate your perspective.
Is any component of life all about you?
Pause . . . . repent . . . reformat . . . reframe . . . . renew . . . see beyond yourself.
Learning with you to live beyond self,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)