It's Not About Me

SCRIPTURE
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner
worthy of the gospel of Christ. Philippians 1:27


OBSERVATION
Before reading chapter one I read the introduction
to the book of Philippians and found it to be most
interesting. It states that while the book has only four
chapters Paul uses the words "joy" and "rejoice" fourteen
times. Paul is writing to the church while he himself
is in prison. Here's a man in jail for his faith and he
continues preaching the gospel to anybody and
everybody.

For me the words "whatever happens" jumps out. I am
to exalt the Lord and share the gospel no matter what is
happening in my life. It doesn't have to be a day with
perfect weather where everything's going right, I'm
exactly where I want to be, doing exactly what I want to
be doing. NO! It's not about me. Even in a day where
everything is going wrong I'm still called to conduct
myself in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.
That tells me I have something others need it's Jesus!


APPLICATION
I will remember that my ups and downs of life do not determine
if I share the gospel with someone today. I cannot be ruled by
emotions and feelings that change with the passing of minutes
in a day's time. I must remember that this hurting world needs
the love of the Lord and they need it today. My great days or bad
days do not determine that fact.

PRAYER
Lord help me to walk in a manner that reflects the love and caring
of Christ, NO matter what's going on in my day. Give me that gentle
reminder. It's not about ME, it's all about YOU and YOUR kingdom.
May I be a woman who is not lead by her feelings and emotions, but
may I be a woman who is lead and walks by Your Holy Spirit.
In Jesus name, AMEN