Someone recently challenged me to "think others first." They made me consider whether or not I was "adding value" to the people I come in contact with on a daily basis. I've been amazed at how often I want to think about myself when I'm in a conversation or interject my story into something that doesn't need to be about me. I've found myself having to pray to be present and pray to add value because it is so NOT natural for me.
So I challenge us all today: how can we add value to someone's life? How can we let someone know we are thankful for them? Give them a call? Write them a letter? Or simply listen?