It’s All About Me!

We live in a very “me-centered” society. Certainly, it is most often referred to as “self-centered,” but the idea becomes more personalized by using “me.” And, until we personalize the concept, we will continually fail to respond as the LORD would desire for us to do.

Because we are born with the attitude that it is all about “me,” ridding this idea from our lives can become a complicated matter. With this attitude, everything we set out to accomplish in life is based upon what I can gain, what I can achieve, who I can become.

John the Baptist came along with a different response which established a precedent for all of us that is totally opposite from our current line of reasoning. He said: “He (Jesus) must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less” (John 3:30 NLT). So totally out of line with what we are brought up believing about ourselves.

The “me-centered” attitude not only hurts the individual to whom it belongs, but brings hurt to those around that individual as well. Families, homes, churches, governments—have all been brought down and destroyed by individuals exhibiting the attitude that “It’s all about me!”

Believers, this attitude must be done away with. Jesus showed a better ways when He said: “Don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need” (Luke 12:29-31 NLT).

Jesus teaches that the “me-centered” attitude belongs to unbelievers. True believers will set their sights on pleasing GOD by seeking after Godly things that hold eternal value. A true believer will look beyond what “I” need and seek to fulfill what others need. A true believer will follow the example of John the Baptist and become less as Jesus becomes greater.

Contrary to the world’s opinion, the most important things in life are not things. Those who chase after things will always come up short and lacking. Jesus told us the most important thing in life is the kingdom of GOD. Then, everything else will fall right into place.

Scripture Reading: “Trust in the LORD and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you” (Psalm 37:3-5 NLT).

Prayer: Father, I realize the world has heavily influenced my thinking at times, I realize that too often I tend to desire according to what I think I need rather than what You know I need. I pray You would cleanse my heart, my mind and my motives. Help me to seek after You and Your kingdom. May my desires and longings be for all that pleases You. Forgive my selfishness…in Jesus’ name…AMEN!