Okay. I just finished watching the several Joyce Meyer DVDs I bought on the topic of selfishness. Moreover, while I learned an awful lot about Joyce Meyer, the person (i.e. she shared countless illustrative anecdotes about her husband, coworkers, children, etc. . . etc. . .), she did illuminate one profound thought pertaining to selfishness that I had yet to piece together for myself:Self-centeredness which is a type of selfishness can cause depression. You can become depressed while thinking about your life, your looks, your finances, your job, your health, your . . . Get it? If you are depressed about your troubles, then stop thinking about your troubles. To fight depression you should think about other things and other people. In essence, get your mind off what is troubling you. Paul encourages in Philippians 4:8-9 (NIV), “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me--put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
A Bride In Waiting
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