I want you to think about yourself today.

I want you to think about yourself today.

One of my favorites who lives far away rescued me the other morning. Through tears, I shared my most recent struggle with her, and she spoke words of comfort and truth.

I want you to think about yourself today.

What? I always think about myself. Remember? I'm selfish. I want this. I need that. Me first.

I am very good at thinking about myself. True. BUT I also work really hard in relationships, and thrive on serving others, especially my favorites. There is a good chance that if you are one of my favorites, I will think of you before myself. I will put your desires before mine. I will put your needs before my needs. You first.

If you are sick, I want to bring you pepto bismol.
If you are sad, I want to hug you until the tears are gone.
If you are discouraged, I want to snap my fingers and make your dreams happen.
If you are frustrated, I want to make you laugh.
If you are confused, I want to take a quick trip to see the Big Guy to get the answer.
The list goes on.

Great, right?!

Yes, if you are one of my favorites. BUT sometimes I work harder in relationships than I should...not to my favorites fault at all...but because of the way I am wired. My far away favorite is helping me realize that this could be a problem. I put so much effort into relationships, I often forget about my own desires...my own needs. I sacrifice sleep...nutritious meals...exercise...quiet time...solitude...hobbies...etc. AND even worse I play God by trying to fulfill the desires or needs of my favorites that only He can fulfill.

Rather than this...

Balance.

I'm working on finding a balance. My favorites are...well...a favorite part of my life. I will continue to work hard in my relationships with them. I will continue to love them. I will continue to sacrifice for them. BUT I will let God do His part and I will take on the challenge of my far away favorite...

I want you to think about yourself today. Make a list of things YOU want to do that you haven't been able to do.

Here is my proof, far away favorite!

A Short To Do List (because I am thinking about myself today)

Learn conversational Spanish
Take a dance class
Learn to play the guitar
Run a 5K
Rock climb
Learn more about my digital camera and take sweet pics
Fast weekly for the summer
Spend a weekend at a cabin with my favorite :)