Jul 19
It’s the Shoes
“In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you”
Matthew 7:12 (NIV)
When I was a kid I remember this being called the “Golden Rule”. It almost became just a trite saying. It wasn’t until I got older that I put thought and effort into applying this to daily life.
When dealing with others we need to ask, “how would I want to be handled?”, “how would I want to be talked to?”…we basically need to put ourselves into their shoes. It’s called being ‘others-oriented’ instead of ‘self-oriented’.
The more we live this way, the more God can invade, effect and impact our lives.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, give me the strength and faith to be ‘others-oriented’. Renew my thinking as I interact with people. Remind me to put on their shoes. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.