Less of me

Less of me.Those three simple words have a lot packed into them.Those three words go against how I am wired. It goes against the consistent loud shouts which embed themselves in our hearts and minds that it is all about US. The result is seen and felt: living lives that say more of me.If we are honest, we usually like it when it is about more of us.I am thankful for reminders of what a "less of me" life looks like. Most often I find these examples in people other than me (I know...hard to imagine).The other night Amber wasn't feeling good. Our son Justus, who is now 4, went to his room and grabbed his favorite thing in the whole world: his lion stuffed animal affectionately named 'Baby Lion'. This is a big statement of what "less of me" looks like. If Justus gets hurt, doesn't feel good or is sad, the first thing he usually wants is his lion. It brings him comfort. He and Baby Lion have been best buds since day one in the hospital when I gave it to him. Justus knows how his friend makes him feel. So what does he do when he sees someone else in need? He offers something that could help the OTHER person.He demonstrated a "less of me" attitude.I want that more in my life.

Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.Philippians 2:4 (NLT)

Maybe you are a little like me. You don't like to be inconvenienced. You don't enjoy disruption. If you could, you would always have things roll your direction. It becomes easy in life to start and finish decisions and choices with myself as the viewpoint.More of me.On the other hand, what could our lives look like if it was less about me? What could your marriage, family, finances, future, friendships or even faith look like with those three simple words in action?Less of me.