Do not be selfish, don't live to make a good impression on others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself. Don't think only about your own affairs, but be interested in others, too, and what they are doing.
Philippians 2:3-4
It is so easy these days to be selfish, to think only about ourselves. Yet having successful friendships is about compromise. When you put the other person first, it shows that you care about them and you value their opinion.
Social media capitalizes on our selfishness and our pride, and I will not say that I am not a victim. It is hard to live in a society that is as judgmental as ours is, that looks at you for what you have and not who you are.
Our lives are characterized by a multitude of moments, and I would rather spend it with people who accept me for who I am and those who I care about than those who do not know the real me. First impressions are so important today, but a life full of first impression moments seems tiring to me.
Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
Thank you for seeing us to another week, we are so thankful to be here today with people who value our friendships. Help us to be humble and to help others and ask about what is going on in their lives. Remind us that in order to make relationships work we have to listen as well as share. God, I ask that you keep our families and loved ones safe, and help us to end this week on a positive note.
Amen.
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