I have a hard time with humility. In my mind I often think: "if everyone else would think like me, act like me and listen to me, this place would be so much better off" It really sounds stupid when I write it down. This place would be some kinda screwed up if everyone was like me. But even though I mess up many times that shouldn't stop me from becoming more and more like Christ! (Ephesians 4:17-24)I have to let God take me over so I can continually be transformed (Romans 12:1-2) and not say I am who I am and everyone else must just deal with it. But so many times I act more like me and less like Christ. When I disagree with someone what makes it hurt is that I want to be listened to and agreed with. If change in individuals is to happen the change must come from God through His Word and power and conviction of the Holy Spirit, not from my ability to talk louder or smarter than the one that I think needs change. My pride hurts but I should be upset when God is opposed not when I am. Here is a link to a sermon by Mark Driscoll, pastor of Mars Hill Church, while I do not agree with Driscoll about everything this message is great and I needed it more than I thought. http://www.marshillchurch.org/sermonseries/philippians/preview.aspx Select: 11-04-07 Rebels Guide to Joy in Humility. It is a little over an hour long but it is worth it.So with that I ask forgiveness from those who have found me arrogant and prideful. I am sorry.But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, "GOD IS OPPOSED TOT HE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE."
James 4:6 (NASB)
I do not want to oppose you God, please forgive me of my pride. I need your grace more than I need myself.
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