If then there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by thinking the same way, having the same love, sharing the same feelings, focusing on one goal. Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. Everyone should look out not [only] for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. -- Philippians 2:1-4
Paul reminds us that Jesus desires unity and healthy relationships among His followers and we can achieve this unity by promoting the interests of others instead of promoting ourselves.
Are you willing to help others be their best? Are you willing to promote the good of others even at your own personal expense? We usually say "yes" to these questions, but when was the last time we lived it out?
Think about these possibilities to help promote unity among believers:
1. Hold your tongue and don't say negative or mean things about others. Remember your own sins before you look down on someone else. (Does sarcasm count?!)
2. Listen carefully to other people and work at understanding their needs. (Not just what we think they need.)
3. Refuse to think your time is so valuable that you cannot be interrupted to help someone else. (Including that very annoying girl or that demanding, hovering parent of that girl.)
4. Stand beside others and with them as they face burdens and difficulties. (Being present is sometimes one of the greatest gifts to a person...you really don't do anything, but just be there.)
5. Know God's Word and speak it to other people when they need to hear it. (Even if it requires giving up the "good" so that you can seek the best.)
6. Serve others without acknowledgement or recognition. (Are you willing to minister to someone if they never acknowledge your efforts? Never give a word of praise? Or never even know you were the one that took care of the issue?)
Where do you shine in obedience to God as you unselfishly look out for the interests of others?
Where do you need to improve and develop healthy relationships in unity with other believers?
Reflect on your obedience to God and pray about how you will promote unity among believers, among those in your girls' ministry and those in your church, as you commit to go deeper still in your obedience to God today.
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