Easter - Selfless

 Selfless means concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than one's own or unselfish.

Disappointments and hurt by the loved ones hurts more than any other. Have you experienced it? Especially when loved ones did not choose to appreciate the sacrifices done for the sake of love and did not try understand but rebels or fight against whatever said and done, this hurts deeply. In every relationship its cycle that you will come upon after all the hard works and sacrifices is not appreciated.

"No matter how much I do; he/she is never satisfied", "So, why do I have to continue?" I do have my own interest! I do have my own wishes and needs!" These questions will start to raise.. From deep down, the heart sigh all men/women are the same!! Maybe I shouldn't get myself into this at all!!

When problem arises, when heart is hurt and disappointment comes; do you realize you start thinking selfishly? What about my feelings? What about my needs and wishes?

I pondered on these and asked the Holy Spirit to teach me. The one thing came into my mind and heart was Jesus on the cross.

Jesus loved us so much that he healed the sick, He turned the water into wine, He opened the eyes of the blinds, He raised a man from the dead, and He even kneeled and pleaded to God for us.

Jesus did all these for ONE reason; LOVE. But, Jesus was condemned by Romans, Peter; his disciple denied knowing Him and Judas betrayed Him for money.. Does all these sounds familiar? Always being condemned even when the best is given. Betrayal, the trust just goes into the drain..

But, Jesus was hurt, stoned, accused but beyond the pain He carried on the cross He did not once got angry or disappointed. He did so much out of love for the people yet He did not curse them but He said;

Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34 (NIV). Praise the Lord His mercy endures! How beautiful is His love for us?

You may ask what do I get in the end for loving and doing good just pain? Earthly you may not gain anything worth but more importantly you will gain in eternity, in heaven.

Remember everything on earth is meaningless well said in Ecclesiastes.

LOVE means SELFLESS!!