We might spend countless hours to better ourselves, but to what end?
Are we seeking betterment for our own personal gain, or are we improving so that we can serve others?
It is wonderful to feel good about yourself and your skills, but it is far better to watch lives being transformed by your influence and effort.
Today I will examine how I invest my time. Today I will evaluate my priorities. Today I will explore my options and seek out a means to live a more balanced life, taking care of myself, training myself, but not with the goal of selfish improvement on skills that will bring no comfort to others, rather, I will begin seeking to 'fill my bucket' so that I can pour myself into others without running dry.
We can have a life changing impact on those we choose to reach out to. We need to be more aware of our power of influence. We need to use our power purposefully and wisely.
I was reading Michelle McKinney Hammond's book this morning, feeling lucky to have the opportunity to gain from her guiding questions. I believe in always questioning your own motives. I believe in searching your own heart to remove ulterior motives and to prevent yourself from becoming manipulative.
It is essential to clear our hearts, minds, and lives so that we can focus on what truly matters.
Luke 10:41-42
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one.[f] Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
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