Phoenix: Live Love Laugh

What does it look like to truly live like Jesus—putting others first in a “me first” world? Here’s a grace-filled challenge inspired by Philippians 2:3–5 and a reminder to choose humility every single day.

Are You a “Me First” Person?

We live in a world that rewards selfish ambition, self-promotion, and “me first” attitudes.
But Scripture calls us to something higher—something holier.

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.
Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.”
— Philippians 2:3–5

That’s not just nice—it’s radical.
That’s how Jesus lived.
And as believers, we’ve been called to live the same way.

Is It Easy? No.

Let’s be honest—it goes against every part of our self-centered human nature.

And just because you were gracious yesterday, doesn’t mean you’ll be gracious today.
Grace is like clothing—you have to put it on fresh every morning.
You have to choose humility.
You have to choose selflessness.
You have to decide to put others first.

So How Do You Do That?

You do it by:

• Drawing daily on God’s grace
• Remembering you don’t walk this road alone
• Looking for ways to serve, support, and encourage the people around you
• Speaking kindness, not criticism
• Being the one who helps someone else win—for a change

Because here’s the truth:
Everyone you meet is fighting a battle of some kind.
And you might be the only person to cross their path today with a kind word.

“Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”
— Proverbs 16:24

Humility Isn’t Weakness. It’s Strength Under Control.

Humility says:

“I care about the people around me.
I don’t need to always be first.
I’m willing to step aside so someone else can shine.
I can compete with love, not pride.”

Humility prays:

“Lord, teach me to curb my competitive nature and turn that energy into compassion.
Let me be more like You.”

Final Reflection:

If you want to live with the mindset of Christ,
you’ll have to do what He did:

• Serve.
• Encourage.
• Honor others above yourself.
• Speak words that heal, not harm.
• Choose humility—even when it’s inconvenient.

Because in a “me first” world, grace and humility will always stand out.o it too.