It's selfish and stupid
to think only of yourself
and to sneer at people
who have sense.
Fools have no desire to learn;
they would much rather
give their own opinion.
Wrongdoing leads to shame
and disgrace.
--Proverbs 18:1-3
Lord, if Alyssa and Kyle have
gotten anything at all out of following you, if your love has made any
difference in their life, if being in a community of your Spirit means
anything to them, if they have a heart, or if they care— then I pray
that they do this: Agree with each other, love each other, be
deep-spirited friends. I pray that Alyssa and Kyle not be tempted to push their
way to the front; and not sweet-talk their way to the top. May they always put their self aside, and help others get ahead. Some
days it will take intention and choice, but I pray that they not be
obsessed with getting their own advantage. I pray that Alyssa and Kyle forget
themselves long enough to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Lord,
may our children always have the same attitude of Christ Jesus who
gave up his life for others. (Philippians 2:1-5)
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