I Don’t Want Credit | Friday – Week 5

Listen instead of reading

Take a Moment

Ask God what He wants to show you before reading today

Read The Daily

“Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people.” (Ephesians 6:7)

We have a small group that meets in our home each week. Last week, one of the ladies, that’s awesome by the way, said, “can I give you some feedback on the Epic Life app?” I was actually more appreciative that she even asked since most people give me their “critiques” without asking 🙂 She said that she thinks it’s weird to acknowledge that you are doing something nice or blessing someone else. It seemed like she was warning that it could start to feel like we are doing something just to get credit.

I get it. I really do.

We all know those people that will never hesitate to let you know all the amazing things they are doing for others. It’s annoying to see people humble brag in-person or online. So the question becomes, how do we encourage each other to be a blessing to others without it turning into doing the right thing for the wrong reasons? I haven’t figured it out yet either.

I do know when I hear of people blessing others or doing something selfless, it always inspires and motivates me to do the same. Credit or no credit, I think the verse above gives us some insight. At the end of the day, I want to serve others not to get credit or even to feel good about myself. I serve because that’s the new identity I have from Jesus who lived a life of service. Hopefully that can start a positive change reaction for others to do the same.

Prayer for the Day

God what are you showing me? What am I going to do about it?

God help me to see one person that I can serve through a kind word, random act of kindness, or simple gift today?

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