Becoming Less about Self in a World of Self-promotion and Selfies
We live in a world of self-promotion, ambition and selfies and it's so easy to slide down into promoting ourselves and our own reputations instead of shining the glory of Jesus to those we meet.
I find it so easy to do that myself and this year has been one of constant evaluating and re-evaluating the way I live my life. I want to shine Jesus to all I meet. I want to get out of the way so His reputation shines bright.
That means saying "no" to myself and my selfish desires on a regular basis. It means looking at my motives. Sometimes it means I have to stay quiet and other times it may mean speaking up. I want my life to be about following the Lord and making Him known, not making Terri Groh known.
I love getting out in nature and walking and taking photos because it keeps me grounded. It's a reminder at how small I really am compared to the Lord. And it's a time to worship the One who made all I see.
I pray, I think and meditate, and at times I sing. But more importantly, it's a time to connect and commune with the Lord and to listen to what He is saying to me.
I want my life to be less about self and more of service. And that's where my true purpose and fulfillment will be found.
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