At church this past Sunday we were given a challenge to memorize some wonderful verses that if applied would not only change our lives, but also any other person that we would potentially come into contact with. That sounded great, but the only problem with applying the verses to my life is that I too often get in the way. I many times end up trying and take the lead of my life and when that happens the focus ends up being all about me. What am I getting (i.e. recognition)? How am I feeling (i.e. happy, content, etc.)? What do I need to be happy (i.e. money, new tv, recognition)? When I'm leading my life, I tend to care less about what other people need, how they feel and/or even where they will end up spending eternity (i.e. I'm not thinking about sharing Jesus with people or even looking for opportunities to share Jesus).
The memory verse that were to memorize comes from Philippians 2:3-4 and can hit you hard, but if applied sure can change peoples lives. "Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." From these verses I learn that I need to daily humble myself, let the Lord take the lead of my life, consider others better than myself (i.e. get dirty and wash some peoples feet like Jesus did at the last supper) and follow the example Jesus gave me to live my life. I need to allow, No, I need Jesus to play the lead and I need to play the background.
