I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
(Psalm 139:14)
Am I the only one that cannot look at myself and believe that I am "wonderfully made?" It says so...... right here...... in my Bible, the Word of God. I see so many flaws in myself, both physically and spiritually, and can only see myself as barely "OK" at best, certainly far from wonderful. My attitude is insulting to God and I apologize to Him constantly while continuing to see myself as a failure in most aspects of my life. I know that God loves me and that should be enough for me to love myself. Sadly, it isn't, but I'm working on it.........
Showing posts with label Humility. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Humility. Show all posts
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2012
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
(Mark 10:45)
We are all expected to serve..... no exceptions. Even when we feel limited in one way or another, the Lord will enable us to serve in whatever capacity He sees fit. No, we are not all going to save the world.... but we can make a difference and those small acts of service will multiply beyond our own capabilities.
(Mark 10:45)
We are all expected to serve..... no exceptions. Even when we feel limited in one way or another, the Lord will enable us to serve in whatever capacity He sees fit. No, we are not all going to save the world.... but we can make a difference and those small acts of service will multiply beyond our own capabilities.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
by becoming obedient to death—
even death on a cross!
(Philippians 2:8)
Humility takes on a different picture when I think of Jesus humbling Himself to be human. That's more humbling than me taking on the form of a flea. And then to die when He could have turned them all into dust. Dying on a cross....dying the death of a criminal. All for me.....all for you..... all for the sinners of the world. It's just hard for me to fathom that kind of humility, that kind of selflessness, that kind of sacrifice. Thankfully, I don't have to fully understand, I only have to believe.
he humbled himself
by becoming obedient to death—
even death on a cross!
(Philippians 2:8)
Humility takes on a different picture when I think of Jesus humbling Himself to be human. That's more humbling than me taking on the form of a flea. And then to die when He could have turned them all into dust. Dying on a cross....dying the death of a criminal. All for me.....all for you..... all for the sinners of the world. It's just hard for me to fathom that kind of humility, that kind of selflessness, that kind of sacrifice. Thankfully, I don't have to fully understand, I only have to believe.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
In his distress he sought the favor of the LORD his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his ancestors.
(2 Chronicles 33:12)
It often takes distress and trouble for us to realize that we simply can't do it alone and that we need to turn it (everything) over to God. It's sad that it takes distress for us to humble ourselves before the Lord. We've tried it our own way and we are finally so desperate that we turn to God. Turning to God should always be our first action, never second, third, or as a last resort.
(2 Chronicles 33:12)
It often takes distress and trouble for us to realize that we simply can't do it alone and that we need to turn it (everything) over to God. It's sad that it takes distress for us to humble ourselves before the Lord. We've tried it our own way and we are finally so desperate that we turn to God. Turning to God should always be our first action, never second, third, or as a last resort.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
(Philippians 2:3-4)
Am I able to say, from my heart of hearts, that I value others above myself? Do I put others first? There are many, many people that I can truly make that statement about, however, there are more that I would not. And the truth is humbling, embarrassing, and eye opening.
(Philippians 2:3-4)
Am I able to say, from my heart of hearts, that I value others above myself? Do I put others first? There are many, many people that I can truly make that statement about, however, there are more that I would not. And the truth is humbling, embarrassing, and eye opening.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
(Philippians 2:3-4)
As wonderful as it may seem to help others, the Lord asks that it be done with humility, not for the pat on the back or the kudos for our pride. We sometimes find it hard to keep good works anonymous, but when possible, that is a very pleasing way to serve God. Many times, it's simply impossible to be anonymous in your efforts. Just make sure your motive is pure and God will be delighted with your service.
(Philippians 2:3-4)
As wonderful as it may seem to help others, the Lord asks that it be done with humility, not for the pat on the back or the kudos for our pride. We sometimes find it hard to keep good works anonymous, but when possible, that is a very pleasing way to serve God. Many times, it's simply impossible to be anonymous in your efforts. Just make sure your motive is pure and God will be delighted with your service.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit. (Philippians 2:3)
Don't we all want that pat on the back when we do something special? I think it's OK to respond with a gracious "thank you" when you have done something for someone, but we need to make sure that our motives behind the action were not for the reward of that pat on the back, but simply done for the benefit of the receiver. Most importantly, we need to forward the "thank you" to the Lord, who enabled us to do the action in the first place for His glory, and His glory alone.
Don't we all want that pat on the back when we do something special? I think it's OK to respond with a gracious "thank you" when you have done something for someone, but we need to make sure that our motives behind the action were not for the reward of that pat on the back, but simply done for the benefit of the receiver. Most importantly, we need to forward the "thank you" to the Lord, who enabled us to do the action in the first place for His glory, and His glory alone.
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