Self-absorbed: thinking about self; plans, goals, ideas; all about self. My way. My will. My plan. My purpose. That’s a lot of my’s!
Official definition: pre-occupied with one’s own feelings, interests, or situation. (dictionary.com) It is human nature to be occupied with your life. Relationships, work, health, goals, all need your attention. However, when those thoughts, feelings, situations take over and you think only about yourself, you may need to step back and pause.
What if we looked to God for our purpose, plan and direction for our life. What if we started serving others and tending to their needs. What if we filled our mind on the words of God. We all have the ability to be consumed by life. But God tells us to seek Him first, above all else and to love our neighbor as ourself. ” Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:37-39
Let’s move the dial. Emptying of self and filling up with God. Become God-absorbed.