Stuck with the wrong focus

You know where I get stuck?
I get stuck because my focus is not on myself (ok- yes- now I'm talking out of both sides of my mouth - I say "it's not about me" but then I ALSO say "keep your focus on yourself" - but I'm talking about two different things.)

Ok. So here's the deal. I just caught myself reading an AMAZING devotional- one that I thought was right in line with what someone else was saying/going through- so my first instinct was what? To send it to them.

Nothing wrong with that, right? WRONG!!!! See - at the  moment of recognition, my focus stopped being about ME listening...about ME taking in the valuable advice that was being shared - and instead transferred to thinking about someone else and helping them solve THEIR problem. Do you see the danger in this? It sets me up for so many bad things like judgment and pride. Depending on the circumstances- I could say "thank goodness I'm not going through something like that" and start thinking "see how much better I am - I never would have put myself in that situation...". I MUST keep the focus on MY growth and relationship with God. I must keep it personal in order to keep it real.

Hm. I'm gonna say that again. I must keep it personal in order to keep it real.