SELFISHNESS

While praying for a friend who was struggling to breathe it dawned on me how much I take air for granted. Truth be known, I take many things for granted. When something I want or need is taken away my first reaction is almost always frustration. I don’t intend to be so selfish but it lurks just underneath and rises to the surface easily when I am denied something I expect to have available. Selfishness is most often quietly hidden from others yet still loiters in the shadows and corrupts my ability to be thankful. Honestly, it is so common to my ways I often cannot see it without help.  Precious Lord, forgive my presumptuous ways. In Your might, tear down every stronghold of selfishness within me. May gratitude flood my soul and be my constant companion.