While I was getting myself ready to go walking this morning, I decided to bring along a scripture card. I always get ready in the dark so as not to disturb Ross. I also pick out my scripture card in the dark so that I won't know what verse I have until I read it outside while I'm walking. Here's what today's card read:
I was meant to read this today, on my birthday. The two words that spoke to me were "selfish" and "vain". Then I thought about how vain has two meanings: 1) A person who is all about themselves and 2) Fruitless, unsuccessful activity. Putting these two meanings together, God spoke to me that a person who only cares about themselves will not be successful. It is so important to Him that we help others along every day--even on our birthdays.
So today I am reminded to be vigilant for an opportunity to meet the need of another; to not be impatient in the checkout line but instead to start a conversation with those around me; to give a sincere and well-thought out greeting to the cashier at the drive through; and to engage in the art of doing "nothing".
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