We were created to give. Many people nowadays are blatantly and unashamedly living for themselves. Society teaches us to look out for number one. "Whats in it for me?" We readily acknowledge this as the "me" generation, and that same narcissism somtimes spills over into our relationship with God, our families, and one another. Ironically, this selfish attitude condemns us to living shallow, unrewarding lives. No matter how much we aquire for ourselves, we are never satisfied.
One of the greatest challenges we face in our quest to enjoy out best lives now is the temptation to live selfishly. Because we believe that God wants the best of us, and that He wants us to prosper, it is easy to slip into the subtle trap of selfishness. Not only will you avoid that pitfall, but you will have more joy that you dreamed possible when you live to give, which is the sixth step to living at your full potential.
God is a giver, and if you want to experience a new level of God's joy, if you want Him to pour out His blessings and favor in your life, then you must learn to be a giver and not a taker. We were not made to function as self-involved people, thinking only of ourselves. No, God created us to be givers. And you will never be truly fulfilled as a human being until you learn the simple secret of how to give your life away.
Have an attitude that says, Who can "I" bless today?????????????
Joel Osteen
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i love love love joel osteen! he's soooo amazing isn't he? love him! he truely touches me!
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