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Humble Approach

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For by the grace [of God] given to me I say to everyone of you not to think more highly of himself [and of his importance and ability] than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has apportioned to each a degree of faith [and a purpose designed for service]. (Romans 12:3, AMP)

This verse reminds us that there is no place for inflated pride in the believer’s life.  It’s pretty easy to get caught up in who we are when we compare ourselves to others.  We love to come out ahead and think that at least we are a little better than so and so.  But the truth is, it’s only by the grace of God that anyone of us has anything good to show for.  We must compare ourselves to Jesus and not to each other.  Jesus is the perfect standard!  And I can tell you, that every time I compare myself to Him….  I am humbled!  I have a long ways to go!

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My Name is Pride

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Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. (Proverbs 16:18)
My name is Pride. I am a cheater.
I cheat you of your God-given destiny…
because you demand your own way.

U-Turn When Necessary

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If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14)

This verse is so refreshing to me.  It is in this place that Solomon has finished building the Temple, he has dedicated it to God, and feels like what he set out to do is now finished.  During the night the Lord appears to him.  In this time the words above that I have shared are spoken clearly to Solomon.  Let me take the time to break them down and find out what they mean for us, right now, today!

If my people, who are called by my name…

This is a huge beginning to the verse.  God’s people.  You’re not just anyone when you make Jesus Lord of your life.  Yes, in the Old Testament God is talking to the Israelites and right now I am applying this verse to our time.  We are all part of God’s chosen people through the blood of Jesus.  I can’t imagine belonging to anyone else or having any better title than “God’s people.”  What a great start to the day!  It makes me get excited and ask, “What’s next?”  What is God going to ask us to do?  And how will He follow through on His side of the bargain?  Let’s see!

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