Service-centered life.

Let’s admit it. Most of us have been selfish.
When we’re hurt emotionally, we hideout in self-pity. “Why me,” we ask. Self-centered is defined as, “preoccupied with oneself and one’s affairs.”

Selfishness is a form of narcissism. You build yourself up while tearing others down.

The Bible calls it, “works of the flesh,” and it is evil in the eyes of God.

It ruins friendships and it will hinder your prayers.

I’ll admit, in my younger years I was a very selfish person. Even as a Christian, I sought my own desires and neglected the needs of others at times.

But, thank God, He picked me up out of that self-pity pit and steered me in the right direction. My stubborn pride came to an end and I’ve never looked back.

I ask God daily to bless me so I may bless others.

Now I hope I’m seen as selfless, looking out for others, seen serving God’s people.

Get your heart right with God. Serve others before your own needs. Take your eyes off yourself and meet the needs of God’s people.

Philippians 2:3-4 - “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”