“But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all” (Philippians 2:17).
Take your eyes off yourself. Look at what is being done by the Lord through you. In this sinful world, people are living for themselves. Sometimes, you and I are also. The Lord is making of us something different, where our focus is elsewhere. Do you rejoice in what the Lord is doing? Do you hope for what the Lord promises? Look outward and be willing to be used for His purpose.
Lord, let me not be concerned with what happens to me, but rejoice when I see Your kingdom growing. Guide me Lord in the way of truth so that I may now and always abide in You, knowing the hope of glory You have given me through salvation. How can I complain when I see that You gave up everything so that I might gain all things. Lead me to follow Your example.
Thank You, Lord Jesus, for the hope You have given me through faith. Lead me, O Lord, in order that I may now and always live into the promise You have already given me through grace. Guide me to know that in You is all hope and a future. May I learn from You with a willingness to be poured out so that others may live into the same hope You have given me through grace. Lead me this day and every day. Amen.