51) Devotional - Philippians 2:3 - Selfish & Stagnant or Humble & Happy?

In this episode of the Rise Up and Roar podcast, host Carrie Hurley delves into Philippians 2:3, focusing on the themes of humility and unity, highlighting the importance of considering others better than ourselves to foster community within the body of Christ. She reflects on the detrimental effects of selfishness, particularly how it can undermine personal relationships and a sense of purpose, drawing from her own experiences following marriage. Through a candid discussion, she encourages listeners to acknowledge their selfish tendencies, choose progress over stagnation, and collaborate with the Lord for personal growth and unity. The episode concludes with a prayer for revelation and transformation, urging women to embrace their strength as daughters of the King and to rise up against the system of darkness in the world.   *Be sure to register for the Ditch the Overwhelm, Learn G.R.A.C.E., & Stress Less in 2025 HERE.*   Notes Introduction and Devotional Theme (00:02 - 00:53) Carrie Hurley hosts the Rise up and Roar podcast Monday devotional based on Philippians 2:3 Key verse: "Don't be selfish. Don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves." Previous verse emphasizes unity and working together Reflection on Selfishness and Unity (00:53 - 01:36) Selfish motives shatter unity in the body of Christ Comparison to others' highlight reels leads to insecurity Focusing on self and others instead of the Lord Personal calling takes a backseat to insecurities Personal Experience with Selfishness (01:36 - 02:22) Realization of selfishness after marriage Discovery of set ways and believing one's way is the best Challenge to work together with one mind and purpose Addressing the Problem (02:22 - 03:05) Recognize the problem of selfishness Choose to make progress or remain stagnant Cooperate with the Lord to allow changes and walk in unity Closing Prayer and Encouragement (03:05 - 03:58) Prayer for revelation of selfishness and willingness to change Encouragement to be powerful for the kingdom of heaven Reminder of being dangerous to the system of darkness Call to rise up and roar in power as daughters of the King of Kings Action items Unassigned Recognize personal areas of selfishness (02:24) Decide to address selfish tendencies (02:28) Cooperate with the Lord to make changes (02:56) Allow the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of selfishness (03:08)