Philippians 2:5

I don’t know about you, but my default is often to look out for my own needs first. Having kids has helped to change this mindset, but it still takes effort and actively thinking about serving others before yourself. Even little things like getting food for myself because I’m hungry, but then realizing that I should have helped the kids first. We have a choice to make. We can continue to follow our own way, or we can follow Christ’s example. When we think more like Christ, our actions will shift towards an others-first mentality. The more often we choose to follow the mindset of Christ, the more our own thinking will be transformed. Eventually, our default reactions will begin to reflect Christ more and more!

PASSAGE: Philippians 2:5 - "In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus..."

PAUSE: Every Christian has a choice. We can either follow the way of self or the way of Christ. The way of Christ is radically different. Christ was unselfish. He was humble, He was pure love, and He was authentic and genuine with others.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help me to think differently. Today, I desire to follow the way of Christ. Transform the way I feel about myself and others.