PM#0313 Interest in Others

PM#0313

Interest in Others

I have seen some people who talk just about themselves or their kids.  Even when I take an interest in them, they rarely take an interest in what is happening to me.

After a period of time, I honestly feel slighted the other person, because he did not reciprocate and take an interest in me. 

At this point, I should ask myself the question: does my personal self interest have to be met before I can reach out to others?  I will admit that it is encouraging when someone takes an interest in me.   When our Lord was on earth, He took an interest in others, and His focus was to help them learn to help others.  That then should be what motivates me to take an interest in others.  That should bring true self worth and serving others can be done with prayer for them and helping them.

Father, help us to learn to serve others by praying for them and helping them.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Reflection:

How might you define Joy?  Ever think of what the letters J O Y mean?

J is for  ___________

O is for ___________

Y is for____________

The answer is Jesus, Others, then you –that spells Joy!

Question—when we put self interest first—does that bring more meaning to us or does real meaning come when we reach out to help others?