to love without ceasing

^"13 No one has greater love than this, that one should lay down his life for his friends." - John 15

no one could ever love like christ. he sacrificed his life not just for friends, but even for the people who killed him. he died for people who hated him. he died for people who still to this day deny him and hate him. he didnt die that people might be thankful for him, he just did it to show love and humility.
everyone here on earth takes everything for granted. family, friends, nourishment, entertainment, transportation, shelter, technology, nature, all these things become part of our daily lives and we arent even grateful for them, we just look at them as normal. who knows if we will even be alive tomorrow, in the next hour, the next minute, even the next second? nothing is promised to you on earth, nothing is certain except that one day you will die. thats the only thing we know for sure. i know im guilty of this too, but some people just cant appreciate all that they have. this life is such a gift, we are so ridiculously blessed more than we could ever need. god does amazing things for us and we dont notice.
im not perfect but i really try to live with other peoples inerests in mind instead of my own. i try to be generous and make sacrifices for people, but a lot of times i end up getting used. its really annoying when people dont appreciate or notice things. but im learning about serving and humility. sometimes you dont get rewarded or thanked for your work, you just do it to serve people and thats all that matters. your reward isnt given here on earth, but in heaven.