UP!

As sometimes happens, the end of the week came and I was sure ready for it. I came home, ready to plop on the couch and remain there all night. But that's so boring, and I always wish later that I'd done something else! After much indecisiveness, Roy and I decided to head over to the seminary for their movie night. They were showing UP! on the side of one of the buildings and giving away free popcorn, drinks, and candy! My spirits were lifted as we watched an adorable movie. We'd seen it once before, but it was worth seeing again (and again).

The movie reminded me so much of myself at times. I am often out for what I want, when I want it, how I want it, and nobody better get in my way. But then things come along, things that may be good or beneficial, but they aren't what I want. I want it my way. How often am I willing to put myself aside for what is more important?

Today, I was reading in Acts regarding the new believers who would sell and give their goods to the others who had need. They all had everything in common. Unity. How unlike us today! We protect our things, making sure they never fall into the wrong hands. Forbid anyone dirty our belongings, scratch one of our cds, spill something on one of our shirts! Those things are OURS, and we've sure spent enough money on them that we cannot imagine how dreadful it would be if someone caused our purchase to be wasted!

It all just got me thinking - to what extent am I striving for this unity? This selfless servitude?

This love.

Oh that my heart would be softened to those who are in need, that God would open my eyes to the world, and that He would raise me up to be more like His Son.