Forget You...

I like to think of myself as a selfless person. I mean, as selfless as I can be. I like to make time for myself and do things just for Sam, but the reality is my life is not about me at all.
My duties do not end in my home. Other than six children and my husband, I am also the Elder of my church home, and assistant to my leaders. That brings about a whole different type of responsibilities. A lot of people follow the old adage, "on the Sabbath, we rest". Well, Sundays are my full work days. Not to mention the phone calls and emails I make, and the after-school youth program. My plate is beyond full.
As a matter of fact, I have some things on my "Elder To Do" list right now...
Anyway, living Sam's life is not always all about Sam. Your life shouldn't always be all about you either.

Philippine 2:4, 5

"Don't look out only for your own interests,

But take an interest in others, too.

You must have the same attitude Jesus Christ had."

 

 

It is so wonderful to be showered with love and affection. I love to be surprised with gifts and pampered by my husband. It doesn't happen often, but when it does happen I appreciate it a lot. But we can't allow our husbands to do all of the showering. As much as he may protest, your man likes attention to. He likes to be spoiled and appreciated just like you do. Being his wife isn't easy, but being your husband may not be a walk in the park either.

And, we also have to think outside of our households as well. There are people all around us that can use some form of help, whether it be a kind word, a hot meal or even a genuine smile. Jesus Christ was an individual that lived his life for everyone else. Even until death. He constantly moved around, healing folks and preaching the Word. He did whatever his Father told him to do, because he was selfless.

I'm not saying that you have to become a traveling evangelist, but helping other people out would be nice. Our lives are ours, but they shouldn't be all about us.

 

What do you do to help others? Volunteer at your child's school maybe? Or give food to homeless shelters? Give us some ideas on how we can give back to the community...