Becky Crenshaw

Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.  Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, WHICH IS YOURS in Christ Jesus.  Philippians 2:3-5 emphasis mine.

I am constantly encouraging my children… put your brother first.  Think of others as more important than you.  Be kind and serve.  Take care of the needs of others first. Walk in humility.

{I am constantly reminding myself of this, too.}

The other day,  I read this verse and these words popped off of the page…

Have this mind among yourselves….which is yours in Christ.

A little RE-MIND-ER for me.

The Bible says in 1st Corinthians 2:16 that “we have the mind of Christ.”  When we receive Him, we receive a heart of flesh. We receive abundant life now, and eternal life to come.  And we receive a renewed mind.

We receive the mind of Christ.

Quite a package, I would say.

So today, I will not try to “muster up” humility. Or “make myself” more thoughtful. I can not “work hard enough” to make myself look to others’ interests first.

I must only renew my mind to His.  The mind which is mine in Christ Jesus.

I have it already.

Amazing.

Just thought you might enjoy this Truth with your cup of Joe.

Love…

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