Reflecting on 2021, makes me aware of good times and bad times. Actually, I'm thankful for both. I believe that the bad times have helped me grow in my faith. I'm so thankful for the good times too though!! My mama fell twice this year, but I was able to spend a lot of time with her and helping her and my family. I still am and enjoying doing so. It's kept me away from my immediate family but I am so grateful that they understand. It's also given me time to reflect on the past and think about the present and future. I believe my personal problems are a result of selfishness and pride. I really feel that God has revealed that to me through my Bible studies this past year. I don't like myself when I'm being selfish. Oh, how Satan works overtime with God's children. I don't want that!!! I want to be selfless, not selfish. I've been working on Philippians 2:3-4 this week...... "Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in loneliness of mine let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others." (KJV). I've also been praying more but I need to pray even more so!!!! I want a closer relationship with Jesus.
Selfishness is looking out only for oneself and not others. That doesn't sound like a Christian attribute to me. I found a good website about Selfishness. I'll post the link at the end of this post in case you'd like to read it. Even though I've been trying hard to not be selfish, it still happens, but I'm working on it everyday. I'm trusting God to help me! Many times I recognize selfishness in other people's actions but when I think about it, I do the same thing. I've asked for forgiveness and striving hard to do better!
Have a blessed day!!!
Website link on Selfishness: https://biblereasons.com/selfishness/
