Day Three- Love is not selfish
Wow, this day is going to be tough. Ever since I was a little girl I have struggled with being selfish and figuring out ways to get what I want. Some might call it cute and charming, but I am learning daily that is manipulation and it is wrong. I desperately want to put sweetheart’s needs above my own today and not just for this dare but as a continual pattern in my life. What better way to show him that I love him and am willing to sacrifice. Yesterday I was able to make him a delicious dinner, clean up the kitchen, and straighten the house while he relaxed in his chair as his “special gift”, but today I am standing on the brink of something huge- a major transformation in my life. Will I choose to trust God and focus on sweetheart’s needs rather than worry about myself? Today I will buy sweetheart his favorite hot drink on our way home from church rather than rushing home so I can sleep. We will spend time just hanging out and enjoying being with one another. I pray that I will be bold in the way I seek to love sweetheart through selflessness not selfishness.
Father, you know my selfish heart and how many times I choose to serve myself rather than anyone else. Please break me of this sin and allow your selfless love to flow through me. Allow sweetheart and I to have a great evening chatting over drinks and sharing a love that is not selfish. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
November 25th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Do not be afraid of becoming more giving….and less selfish. You will emerge as a new and beautiful butterfly ..one whiche everyone wants around them for the sheer beauty of its presence. Having a giving heart..means you are also open to receiving some of the most amazing gifts you have ever heard of: THANKFULNESS, GRATITUDE, APRECIATION…to name a few! Enjoy your new presents!