Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. L Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Philippians 2:3-4

Each new day really is a fresh opportunity to do good for someone else.

Sometimes it’s something noticeable—a kind word for a job well done or offering a cold drink on a warm afternoon. Other times it’s so simple it almost goes unseen: cleaning up a mess you didn’t make, tackling a bit of yard work, organizing the garage, or driving a friend to the airport during rush hour. It might even be as quiet and powerful as praying for someone who doesn’t know you’re lifting their name to God.

None of these things require a spotlight. What matters most, I think, is the attitude behind them. Am I so wrapped up in my own plans, my own schedule, my own comfort that I miss the needs right in front of me? Or am I paying attention—looking for small, practical ways to encourage and help?

Doing good doesn’t always require grand gestures. More often, it’s woven into ordinary moments. It’s choosing patience when you’re tired. It’s offering help before being asked. It’s noticing the person who might otherwise be overlooked.

As we head into another weekend, maybe we can slow down just enough to see those opportunities. Ask God to open your eyes. Look for one small way to put someone else’s interests ahead of your own.