05/11/2026
He knew he should bury his mother instead of the other way around, but it wasn’t going to be that way! He was dying, and he knew it. He was in so much pain. No one could prepare him for this! It was excruciating, more than anyone should have to endure! Even then, his thoughts, were more about her and others than himself. For three years he had poured himself into their lives, and more than anything else, he wanted to leave them some instructions on what to do now. Then there was his mother. He wouldn’t be there, so he would leave a trusted friend in charge. Oh Lord, even then You cared about Your mother in those last few moments on the cross (John 19:26-27). Here in Your presence this morning, Lord, give us eyes to see the needs all around us. People who are suffering need someone to care. Help us to care about them more than our own needs. Today we pray for those who are suffering. Here let our focus shift from our needs to theirs, and may we learn to pray as we ought. As we come near You we become more like You. Our self-centeredness fades, and we care more for others. Let us be selfless, Lord, self-centered no more.