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Living selflessly is not our natural inclination. We all want to be seen for who we are and for our hard work to be noticed. This is what makes Jesus’ example and his teaching so incredible–it pushes back on this instinct to prove and promote ourselves.
Read Luke 22:24-27. Jesus challenges his disciples on this.
Jesus describes himself as “one who serves” and emphasizes that his way is different from what we observe normally–especially in powerful people.
Questions to consider:
- When do I compare myself to others and mentally rank where I stand?
- How can I practically live differently today–as “one who serves”?
An action step to take:
Who might God be calling me to serve in an intentional way?
(This can be as simple as telling them you’re grateful for them or listening to them.)
One way I chose to live selflessly today:
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About this Plan
Ready to begin and grow a habit of selfless living? It starts with daily connection to God. Over the next 21 days, we invite you to spend time in a daily devotion that will have you reading Bible verses, focusing your thoughts on God, and considering important questions—and all for the sake of spurring you on to live more selflessly.
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