It's not about me

This morning I finally got in a good work out. Been so busy this past week haven't had any time. Angela and I bonded together while sweating.

Our new neighbors are so nice. Erv and Dorothy - she stopped over a bit ago to bring a bag of fresh peaches and welcome us. I love the neighborly feel.

I was reading this morning about David and Jonathan. What amazing friends they were. They really had each others back. Willing to give it all up for each other. They had a friendship blessed by the Lord. Trusting each other and looking out for each other. Jonathan said to David "but if my father is inclined to harm you, may the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if I do not let you know and send you away safely." and later "Go in peace, for we have sworn friendship with each other in the name of the Lord." What an example for us to follow. How do we treat one another? Are we following the Lord's direction? Are we a faithful friend that can be trusted? Are we willing to lay down our own plans/desires for someone else? Those are tough questions to ponder. I myself would really have to wonder if I would be willing to set aside what I want to do for the sake of a friend. Now here adds another point to ponder. What about laying down my own desires for an enemy. That was Jesus example. He layed it all down for those who mocked him and spit on him. He died for those who put him on the cross. How willing am I to extend myself to someone who has not been kind to me? that is a hard question, one that convicts me to the core. One that God needs to work on in me. It's not about me - it's about others and Jesus. I need to own that - IT'S NOT ABOUT ME...IT'S NOT ABOUT ME...IT'S NOT ABOUT ME!

Lord, teach me to think of others better than myself. Even those who do not treat me fairly. Help me to remember your example of loving even those who mistreated you.

Not to us, but to your name be the glory!