2. Selflessness

Today's focus will be on selflessness! That's a mouth full...let's say "not being selfish".
Phillipians 2:3 states "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain coneit.  Rather in humility value others above yourselves."  I'll give you a minute to let that marinate......................ok, let's discuss.
Now, what if God were selfish when handing out blessings? What if He only blessed those whom he felt were deserving? Some of us would be in trouble, huh? (self included).  God blesses us in spite of...when we are not worthy!  He blesses us so we can be a blessing to others....pass the message! Don't be selfish and keep the blessings all to yourself! 
Sometimes we get so caught up in self (me me me). It is okay to admit this, because we are all guitly.  However, when acknowledging the fact, you should be willing to make the necessary changes.

 Here are a few ways to overcome selfishness:
1. Remind yourself that the world doesn't revolve around ::insert name here::
        You mean there are other people in this world besides me??? Yes, honey get over yourself :)

2. Volunteer to help others.  Time > Money
        Sometimes seeing others in need brings us back to reality.

3. Take other's feelings into consideration.
      When someone comes to you for advice. LISTEN. God gave you 2 ears and 1 mouth (utilize!)

I have a meeting at 2 and I'm running out of time so I have to cut this post short! But please remember God knows you better than you know yourself....He created you! He is willing to help you work through these acts of selfishness, but you have to seek His guidance! 
When you put "self" aside you are opening up and letting God have his way in your life....and that's when blessings start to flow.  I never want to block my blessing by being selfish :)

XOXO
t.RAE :)

1. PATIENCE

This week I will focus on 5 things/areas I need to improve.  I encourage you to jump on the bandwagon and ride along!  Today's focus will be patience.  Geez I am like the most impatient person on Earth!!! I get so antsy and anxious and most of the time it shows all in my face.  If you're life is anything like mine, it's very well planned....this can be both a blessing and a curse.  Things are not going to always go as planned and I need to learn to welcome interruptions instead of pushing them away.  One little interruption and I go ballistic because it "wasn't in my plan". 

 Well, sometimes God throws curve balls in our day to grab our attention. I never want to miss my blessing because I was too busy complaining about the interruption. Some of God's greatest blessings have come through "interruptions" to the normal routine.  Take Mary, for example.  An angel interrupted her life with the announcement that she would have a son named Jesus.  Now, put yourself in her shoes.  If an angel came to you, would you be so annoyed that your day was interrupted and push the angel away? God I pray that I wouldn't! 

So this week I will practice patience! I will look for God's purpose in my next interruption and I encourage you to do the same!

XOXO
t.RAE :)

**A little secret for my followers**

See, there are benefits to reading my blog! I'm going to let you in on a little secret but you can't tell....or you may regret it.  As most of you know, I work PT at Charming Charlie.  We had a markdown two nights ago.  Charmers worked 10pm-6am marking down fashion jewelry for yoU! It's a great sale! I'm talking $2-4 necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings!! GO GO GO while supplies last!...And remember, this is our little secret! If you tell, someone may beat you to the piece designed specifically for yoU!
Now go forth my friends, shop and be merry!
XOXO
t.RAE :)