“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:2-4
We know that we are to look out for others. We know we should take care of the needs of others, and in doing so, we take care of Jesus, Himself. It can become so ingrained in us, that we often sacrifice our own needs. Note that the above verse tells us to take care of both. Today I am sharing a previous entry from Journey Through The Stillness (My personal spiritual journal). This entry shows how He wants us to ask for what we need, even when we feel unworthy… and how, in doing so, we become whole, we become One with Him.
April 10, 2011 – Entering into The Stillness there is a prayer request for myself that I still feel the need to bring to Him so that I can then empty myself, clear my thoughts and just be with Him. “Jesus, My Lord, you know me, you know my heart; I ask if within your will, if possible for me, that You hear me, that You grant this personal request. I lay it here at Your Sacred Feet and await Your loving answer. Amen.”
In The Stillness, He says, “Martha, you very rarely ask Me for anything of a personal nature for your own self; your loved ones, yes, but yourself, no. Do you not know that I want you to? Do you think that I don’t love you just as much as all those you pray for? Just as I want them to come to Me, so I want you. You, child, are just as much a part of my flock. Remember this that I tell you now; I cannot use you, if you do not use Me. We must be as ONE. When we are ONE, you are Whole. When you are WHOLE, you are most effective in my work. When you are WHOLE, you are a joy to behold. Do not hold ANYTHING back from Me. I love you; you are mine.”
(Personal thoughts – Sometimes I struggle with something and feel unworthy to ask for what I want to help me. In my unworthy feelings I separate myself from Him, from the very love that can make all things right. Sometimes I am an idiot!)
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