As i look at the past, I wonder if the things I have said and done were pleasing to God. If i was dying, I wouldn't want to look back and find that many of the things I did were selfish. What is the difference between being self centered and loving your self? And why is it that many Christians, including myself, don't see the attitudes and behaviors in our own lives that are not pleasing to God.  I don't know if I have truly been aware of how the words of my mouth and the thoughts in my heart have either helped or hurt others. I know that God loves me and He always will, but I want to be more Christlike. When I get to heaven, i would like to hear God say, well done, you were a good and faithful servant, I know I will never be perfect, and I know that trials are so that I will have more of God's character in my life. When I think of how much joy I have in my 5 year old grand daughter. My grand daughter doesn't always do what I want, but she has an innocence and childlike joy. And it is fun to be around her. I can picture God enjoying me like that. I think the more we know God's love, the better equipped we are to show love to others.