Take The Focus Off Of Me

Finally, brothers . . .
if there is anything worthy of praise . . .
dwell on these things (Philippians 4:8f, NRS).

Good Morning!

Tragedies occur too often. That said, tragedies are managed more effectively when people reach out and help others. Stories of people helping people on the collapsed Minneapolis Bridge continue to impact the world. A paramedic “happened” to be a few hundred yards of the bridge before it collapsed. A school bus filled with children hung precariously to the edge. The paramedic ran to the scene and helped the children to safely exit the bus.

There were many individuals that put others before themselves, taking the focus off themselves. They were cited to be empowered and equipped with:
Courage. . .
Strength . . .
Selflessness.

The Spirit equips Christ-followers to meet the needs of others. The failure to believe in being equipped and enabled to make a difference inhibits our ability to reach out. Belief that Christ will provide what we need to make a difference requires acknowledging Him.

Praise is not only the avenue of acknowledging the presence of God but takes the focus off of “me.” The Apostle Paul wrote we are to think on whatever is praiseworthy. Thus, whatever creates an avenue to praise God should be thought about and acted upon.

Take the focus of life off of you.
Think on whatever is praiseworthy.
Praise God for the opportunity to participate in His activity in the world.
Meet the needs of others through the equipping power of the Spirit of Christ.
Enjoy the process.
Learning with you to take the focus off of “me,”
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)