We are reluctant to do things for people, who can not do something for us, saving all our goodwill for people, who can return the favour.

Today, we are challenged to be selfless, as God, the Father, is to us.

Matthew 5: 43 - 48 tells us, “You’re familiar with the old written law, ‘Love your friend,’ and its unwritten companion, ‘Hate your enemy.’ I’m challenging that. I’m telling you to love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer, for then you are working out of your true selves, your God-created selves.

This is what God does. He gives his best—the sun to warm and the rain to nourish—to everyone, regardless: the good and bad, the nice and nasty. If all you do is love the lovable, do you expect a bonus? Anybody can do that. If you simply say hello to those who greet you, do you expect a medal? Any run-of-the-mill sinner does that.

In a word, what I’m saying is, Grow up. You’re kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live out your God-created identity. Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you.”

The Bible tells us that we are all created in God's image, meaning we can also be selfless, because our Father is.

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This new month, we are all urged to be selfless and kind to people, expecting nothing in return.

Give without expectations, be generous, smile, and simply be gracious.

Happy new month!