Its all about attitude

Today is going to be a shortish one....i didn't have time this morning to read my bible before classes (i almost forgot i had a 8am class today and got up just in time to get ready and get to class) and also i am once more tired so yeah..sorry

Philippians 2:1-11

v.1 "Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? are your hearts tender and compassionate?"
-Now you may be wondering why i decided to pick this verse out and talk about it...well i will tell you. I picked it cause as soon as i read it, it made me think of non-believers and the many questions that they may have when they are thinking about becoming a believer. And as believers we must unite together and shout a resounding YES! our encouragement, comfort and fellowship should all flow from the love and unity with God. Now don't get me wrong, being a Christian is not always a easy thing and i am no where near perfect at being it or even fully relying on God for everything but that is something i am working on. which leads me to the next verse...

v3-4. "Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don't look out only for your interests, but take an interest in others too."
-This I believe is one of the hardest things to do as a Christian, especially one in the "western world". So often we are told to look after ourselves, numero uno first and then maybe think about those around us. However that is not what God calls us to do. He tells us that we are supposed to think about others FIRST and then ourselves. I know this is something that i sturggle with, i let my pride and my own wants get in my way alot of times and then i have to sit back and remind myself that what i am doing is wrong and that there are other people who i should consider as well. I am not the only person on the planet! and i think that is something everyone (including myself) needs reminding of.

Conclsuions:
As paul states in v5, we must all have the same attiutude of Christ. we must humble oursleves and put God and others before ourselves. Like i said, i believe this is one of the hardest things to do as a Christian, but when we do it allows us to fully elevate Jesus to his rightful place and to fully worship him. For the very name of Jesus should cause us to fall to our knees in prayers and worship and every word that flows from our mouth should bring him glory. Easier said then doen right? but with the strength and mercy of God...all things are possible :-D