Moving from Me to We
When babies are learning to talk, one of the first words they learn is “mine.” Little two year olds grab my phone or tablet and say “mine, mine, mine.” And it is evident that they know that the world revolves around them, and of course it does, at least for a little while.
As they grow and develop, parents try to teach them a new word. This word might sometimes make them cry, never wanting to hear it again: “share.” Kids don’t usually like to share, they would much rather keep all of their toys and treats for themselves. Eventually they learn to share and realize that life is about giving not just receiving.
Sometimes, as Christian families we too can forget to share. We may act as if our only job is to take care of me and mine. God has brought us together for a far bigger purpose. We have been called to share!
Abraham and his family are reminded of this when God says to them, “I have blessed you so that you can be a blessing, through you, all families of the world will be blessed.” In other words, God is saying, Abraham, I haven’t only blessed you and your family so that you can feel good about yourselves. I’ve blessed you so that you can be a blessing to the world around you. So come on Abraham, its time to move from me to we!
Imagine how different your life would be if you embraced this powerful concept. What if you moved from me to we? What if you asked yourself, how can we as a family make a difference? How can we get involved in ministry? How can we begin to Share?
Keep in mind, sharing is not only for married people. Sharing is for every member of the family. It doesn’t matter if you’re single or married, a child or an adult, a teen or a grandparent, God is calling each one of us to share? Why not join with your church family in sharing and making a difference in your community.
If you have parents or children or a spouse, together have a talk about how your family can join in Total Family Involvement. It’s not time for me and mine, its time to move from me to we! It’s time to share!
