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Released From Selfishness

July 8, 2013

He must increase, but I must decrease.
–John 3:30

Self-centeredness is the basic cause of much of our distress in life. Hypochondria, a mental disorder which is accompanied by melancholy and depression, is often caused by self-pity and self-centeredness. Most of us suffer from spiritual nearsightedness. Our interests, our loves, and our energies are too often focused upon ourselves. Jesus underscored the fact that His disciples were to live outflowingly rather than selfishly. To the rich young ruler He said, “If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven” (Matthew 19:21). It wasn’t the giving away of his goods that Jesus demanded, particularly, but that he be released from selfishness, and its devastating effect on his personality and life.

Prayer for the day

Teach me to so completely open my heart to You that there will be no room for self. Cleanse me, Lord, of all selfish thoughts and deeds.

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12 Comments

B Surendra Paul says 7.15.2012, 2:42 p.m.

God was Talk when i was in Fasting Prayers in the Church. my Team members also there God Loudly Said You are the Leader all of U. Pray for my spiritual Life.

Linda says 7.8.2012, 12:47 a.m.

Lord I ask that you be with my family and I as we have our surgeries. I pray that your will, will be done. Please bless all in need for you know what they need. Lord just put your hands on us, I know that ALL will be good. Thank u, Lord bless us

Margaret says 7.8.2012, 09:10 a.m.

Need prayer for my family and friends and also for my health so i can be fully heal from my surgery.

Row says 7.8.2012, 08:50 a.m.

Lord please help....

Sue says 7.8.2012, 06:37 a.m.

Lord I praise you and I ask that you keep me focused on others and not myself. Let all of the world be a loving and caring world thinking of others instead of themselves. Let us all be truly saved born again christians before it's to late.

Gerry says 7.8.2012, 05:52 a.m.

We live in a time of selfishness. We need to be genuinely concerned about the needs of others as well as our own. Pray to the Lord for a spirit of kindness and mercy to prevail in your life.

Annie says 7.7.2012, 06:07 a.m.

PRAYER FOR THE DAY, I agree with you Rev. Billy Graham (my Spiritual Father). It is the hunger of my soul everyday,......LORD, Take everything in me, and I give You my life, let Your life flow into my life, in Your precious name.......!

jeremiah says 7.8.2011, 10:07 p.m.

Lord please help me to walk in the spirit so I can be closer to You.

DJ says 7.8.2011, 3:46 p.m.

Lord, please help me a self-less person focused on the needs of others rather than my own selfish thoughts. I pray you will continue to be in my corner, guide me and help me as I gain strength and share my blessings with others. I believe that giving is such a gift, such a blessing, and a requirement for us to me fulfilled my our Lord and Saviour. Amen!

Rich says 7.8.2011, 3:05 p.m.

Lord today perhaps some good happened to me. I am praying and relying on Your grace and goodness that You will continue to help and guide me through these rough times.

Rich says 7.8.2011, 09:41 a.m.

Lord continue to hold me in your protective hand. Please let good happen.

Adeline says 7.8.2011, 08:37 a.m.

When I talk to the Lord, I will ask Him to help to be self-serving this leads self-destruction and death. I don't ever want my will again, I want God's Will in my life, I will live longer...