Attitude

tonight at selah, jeremy was speaking about how as Christians, we shouldn't give anyone any reason to be offended, because it's a reflection of Christians as a whole. this was really convicting to me...when i start thinking about how i drive, and the thoughts that go through my head during the day, and the attitude i have sometimes...

sometimes i have this sense of entitlement, and that's not right!

earlier today, my mom asked me to do the dishes...simple enough right? well just when i was about to go wash them, she decided she needed the sink, and even though i didn't say anything negative to her, it irritated me that she asked me to do something and then got in the way of me doing it right when i wanted to get it done. but then i had to catch myself...i was helping her...and i wanted to help her...but on my time, when i wanted to do it. i think alot of times i struggle with my motives in doing things or the attitude i have while i do it. when i have a bad attitude, i miss out. i miss out on experiencing the love part of serving. serving (no matter how big or small) shouldn't be something that is done only when it's convenient or good for me. i should be willing to help out whenever and wherever it's needed.

tonight really opened my eyes up to noticing the little things, and really striving to serve, and love, and reflect Christ in every single thing that i do, even in my thoughts and my attitude.