It's Not About Me?

I’ve long suspected that I am a spoiled brat, and I have recently concluded that the statement is TRUE!

A man I used to “talk to” always called me “The Brat”. My response was always along the lines that it was not my fault people spoiled me.

Recently, I was denied something I really, really, really wanted. I was more than disappointed that I didn’t get it. I was traumatized and felt a host of negative emotions. The saddest part in my saying all this is that I was not grateful to what I received. As a matter of fact, I lost sight of the fact that I am truly a blessed person.

It was not my finest hour, and I think of this song we sing at my church that says, “Grateful, grateful, gratefulness is flowing from my heart.” Um, yeah, it was not.

The women’s group at my church is reading the Purpose Driven Life together. We started today with day one. And what does day one tell me. It says, “It’s not about me.” Timing is everything, and unfortunately I am in much need of being reminded of that simple revelation.

I do wonder when I get caught up in my wants, desires, longings, etc. that I forgot it’s not about me. It’s about reaching out to the loss and providing for those in need. I have more than I need, and the fact that I want more is a poor reflection of who I am right now.