Dear Lord; This morning Father, I’d like to talk to You about selfishness.  Shannon and I have been spending some focus lately working with our children to help them think and make decisions for purposes other than benefiting themselves in some fashion.  They’re actually quite empathetic kids, and we’re very proud of their emotional growth so far but we’re always trying to make sure they’re making the best choices they can for the right reasons.  Anyways, it got me thinking about the choices I make and the reasons behind them.  I certainly try to be a good person, and to do things altruistically for others however if I’m brutally honest with myself, in many cases I’ve altered or adjusted things I’ve done to gain some benefit myself.  Therefore Lord, this morning I’m asking for Your Guidance and Presence to help me do the right things, for the right reasons.  Fill my heart with Your Kindness, and let me see past myself to truly make a difference.  Amen.  ~Phather Phil