Mirror

Imagine you are in the sea, and there is a mirror in front of you. What do you see?

1. I see myself only.
2. I see my own image. Wait, I see some other things too. The fishes, the sea plants, the coral reefs..
3. I see the fishes, the sea plants, the coral reefs, the beautiful seabed covered with fine sand, sea crabs, seashells..

If your answer is (1), you are a person who only thinks of your own interest.
For (2), you are a person who thinks of others' interests but put your own ahead of others' when facing a an uncomfortable situation.
Lastly, for (3), you are truly a selfless person(but in this case it's impossible for you to not notice your own image in the mirror of course)

Honestly, I'm more of a person with (2) quality. But, it is in our human nature to think of ourselves first before considering other people's interests. Isn't this true in all matters of life, regardless of the decision you make at the end of the day? Just a single spur of moment when you had a selfish thought in your mind proves this fact.

For example, when an old lady enters the bus, you(some) may somehow feel reluctant to stand up and offer your seat. Some excuses may be : I feel tired. My legs feel heavy. A bit pai-seh.
One may argue : Hey, but I do offer my seat unselfishly!
Another plausible example, I've got a piece of information that a (not very close)collegue of mine needs for his project. In your mind, many thoughts are running : Should I give it to him? He's not very friendly, you know. If his project turns out well, then he'll get into Boss' good books. Hmm, I can't let that happen!!

Yup, this may sound familiar. Just recalled one of the Chinese dramas I saw on TV. Sometimes, these dramas show true events that normally happen in life. So back to my point, we're selfish in nature.

We are sinful in nature.

But thankfully, we have been granted salvation and are taught by the Bible to learn from Christ's character and apply His virtues in our lives to grow more Christ-like. But, in the process, we need constant prayer, dedication, guidance and support from those around us.

All of us have an invisible glass in front of us. May we not only see ourselves only but also those aound us. Reach out to your family and friends, share their burden and troubles through their ups and downs, advice and comfort them, and spread the warmth embrace of Christ's love to them as the Bible taught us to. However, may this piece of glass be reflective at times, so that we may see our own weaknesses and faults, and that we may constantly pray to improve ourselves through God's grace. Only then will we be true followers of Christ.

Take comfort that God not glories in our weaknesses but has also promised not tempt us more than what we can handle. 加油！(Means 'add oil')

Looking forwad to Christmas!!