I Opened the Door for Her.

Author's Note:  Much is influencing us these days; our culture, our government, friends, family, but, what about the influence of God on our lives?  Shouldn't He be influencing everything?  Even the most mundane activities should be under His influence.  So, my question for you is R U Influenced?  Please consider my thoughts on His influence for this month...

I did what I have been trained to do.  I opened the door for her.

I opened the establishment door for her and her child as I was leaving and she entering; however, as she passed, there was no word of thanks, not even a grumble of gratitude. 

Ever been there? 

My first response was to loudly growl a retaliatory "you're welcome" as an answer to her rudeness.  Fortunately, I held the remark in this time.  Later though, the thought did come to me, her response was actually no concern of mine.  What was my concern was the fact that I had opened the door for her and her child.  I had done my part.

How many of us spend time worrying more about the other person than ourselves?  I guess it is human nature, but it is not God's intention for our lives.  In fact, God expects us to be concerned with our own lives and not to be so quick to judge others and their actions.  This summer, why not try something different?  Don't worry about the others around you.  Rather, be concerned about your own relationship with God.

Ask yourself…Are you going to be more like Christ tomorrow than you are today?  Are you going to be more like Christ two months from now than you are today?  God expects you and I to be.  Remember, all he asks is that you...open the door.

Your thoughts?  Enter your comments below.

wade.

Comments

[Melissa]

This is so true because we all are the first to judge others and point out their weaknesses and faults. We teach our children when you point your finger at one person you have 4 fingers pointing back because it's usually something we need to work on ourselves.

[David.Allen@allengroupe.com]

Wade,

Did you have to hit me between the eyes? I have been so guilty of acting this way. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

David

[Lance LaShelle]

Excellent example and well said, Wade. A good witness or samaritan is set free. Someone who needs to "get someting in return" is a slave to self-satisfaction and often is left with a sour taste in his mouth. I've been both places.

Romans 8:12-13
(NIV)
Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.