The Best Example To Follow

The Best Example to Follow

How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!

Psalm 139:17

Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ.

Ephesians 5:2

We can easily become wrapped up in our own lives and miss the needs around us. How do we change our focus to be more oriented toward the needs of others?

Practicing thoughtfulness helps us grow more considerate and attentive to the feelings and needs of those around us. Thoughtfulness, like listening, is a form of love. God’s Word calls us to love others by looking for opportunities to do good for them.

The exercises this week aim to make thoughtfulness a regular way of relating to others in your life. Some will be as simple as offering a kind word, asking an insightful question, or giving someone the benefit of the doubt. Allow the Lord to lead you in big or small ways as you develop the habit of thoughtfulness over the next several days.