I have been sick with a stupid cold for like 2 weeks. It is getting better, but the whole time I was sick, I subconciously wanted everyone to feel sorry for me. "Hey look, I'm sick". My stupid flesh wanted everyone to feel sorry for me. What an idiot.
God spoke to me today to get my eyes off of myself. I need to refocus on others and their needs. I pray that I can do that this week. I would encourage you to do the same.
I do know when we start looking at others and their needs, we begin to forget out our own hang ups and selfish desires. Just a thought!
It's a good thought, Doug. But I know that you do so much for others - that I think it's more than okay to need to refuel yourself. You can't keep giving out of an empty tank!
One thing I have trouble with is doing so many things for others I forget the most important people around me, my family. I've given up a few things to at least be around when I'm needed. Its just human nature to want to have you time. The thing about you is we all respect you and what you do. You totally kick butt all the time with taking care of us, the needy ones and there is no possible way we could repay that. Georgie and I look at you and wonder where you get all that energy from. We think you're awesome and I'm sorry you havent been feeling well, hope you feel better really soon, we need you and cant do these things without you :)
It's always sobering when God steps in & convicts us of things in our lives. I know it's hard to swollow for me sometimes. I'm glad your lsitening to God about those things! With that said - from my perspective - all I've ever known of you is "giving" & I am aware your family scrifices for that as well. From my heart to yours AND your fam -thanks for all you do!!