Mine

Mark 15:36 Not my will, but thineOur two-year-old grandson is establishing quite a vocabulary. One of his favorite words is "mine".He says this as he takes away any toy from his baby brother, even if it is not his!

He also infringes on others' rights- saying "mine" to items which definitely do not nor ever have belonged to him. Of course it is just part of the growing up process, and his parents are trying to teach him the values of sharing.How like this toddler we are, if God doesn't help us get out of the selfish rut which is inborn into humanity. As adults….who doesn't want things done "their way"- the right way, of course! Who doesn't want pleasures and luxuries of the flesh for themselves? Who wants to be the one who always serves, never to receive:to give, never to get? If we are honest, I believe we all do. It is only through God's power that we are able to put self aside and reap the benefits of - "not my will, but yours, Oh God."

Truly there is a deep delight in putting self aside to give and serve others as God calls us to do. The great satisfaction one receives is a reward to our souls when we are obedient to follow God's plan of putting others first, and I believe great will be our reward in heaven.

In the Garden of Gethsemane many years ago Jesus said to his Heavenly Father- "Not my will, but thine." What difficult words those must have been for him to say- but what rewards for humanity.

Giving up "self" doesn't come easy, and it seems to be a continuous battle. But I stand on God's Word- knowing this is His plan for me…and for you. Let's join together and live our lives God's way, and with His help…for surely it is the best!

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