Think of what is above, not what is on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory. – Colossians 3:2-4
After eating our Sunday dinner in a Chinese restaurant, my mom asked us if we wanted to get a massage. Of course we said yes.
We went to a spa near our house. The receptionist said that there were three masseuses available. This was a problem because there were four of us, my parents, myself and my younger brother.
We didn’t have the energy to look for another spa so I said, “It’s OK, go have the massage. I’ll go home.” My brother quickly said, “Yey! Thank you. I really I wanted a massage.” He thought that he would have to give up his massage since he was the youngest.
I went home smiling because I was able to make my brother happy.
Giving up my privilege and comfort made me happy because I was able to express my love for my brother. JPaul Hernandez
Reflection: When was the last time you gave up something you wanted but didn’t really need?
Father, help us to be more sensitive to the needs of other people, especially the ones we love. Help us to love Your people more. Amen.
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