I had decided to give out some of my old clothes until I remembered how this particular gown fit me so well. Selfishness
I had an appointment with God at 4:00 am this morning but I was too tired to even move my hand so I woke up 6:30 am. Selfishness
Watching hungry kids walk around my neighbourhood looking un-kept and hungry made me feel such pity for them but instead of giving them food; I kept on ranting about how careless and inhumane their parents were. Selfishness
Her son died because she had no money for his treatment and her local church couldn’t provide the money because the church was undergoing construction. Selfishness
His friend used a pair of torn jeans all through his stay on campus because the three pairs he had were not enough. Selfishness
The preacher has to meet our needs because God has made him a shepherd over us and why should we ask after his wellbeing? He’s supposed to do that for us. All we know how to say to him is “pastor pray for me, I’m going through hell”. Selfishness
Why should I waste my time going to the orphanage or visiting that church member who offended me some months ago and is now sick? I have got better things to do. Selfishness
Her boss can send her on errand from 8:00 am till 5:00pm and even give her take home jobs to finish up before the next morning, but her church youth leader dares not talk to her anyhow, does he know who she is? “A working class lady”. Selfishness
My friends made jest of me the last time I gave my last cash to an old woman and so I won’t do it today. Selfishness
Why should our live be so self-driven? We pursue happiness ignoring the fact that it is found in helping others find theirs.
I forgot that if I give, it shall be given unto me, good measure, pressed down shaken together and running over would men give unto my laps.
I failed to realise that in keeping my appointment with God, He would have taken care of my need for the day as well as ordered my steps away from evil.
By paying for her sons medications, the church would have saved the life of a world renowned evangelist and they would have witnessed massive increase all round.
He was yet to realise that his friend would become the world’s best fashion designer and that act of kindness would earn him a brother for life.
We didn’t realise that asking after the well-being of our pastor would have at least lightened a little burden, easing his pain.
Paying a visit to the orphanage or that church member would have opened my eyes to the gift of life and family that I have
By carrying out instructions from the youth leader, she would have found the husband she’s been praying for all these years plus the work of the master was much more rewarding.
And I failed to realise that in feeding those little kids, I would be opening up heaven’s door for blessings upon me and that would have put an end to my barrenness.
Written by; Joy Haruna
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