Words of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 25 Apr 2010

Words of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 25 Apr 2010

One piece at a time-control that pride Each and every one of us has pride. Some more so than others, but then again who is the one measuring? Is it you or God? Even the most humble of us has pride. Today the Lord our God wants us to build our intimacy with Him by controlling our pride. With pride comes a great fall! Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. I pray we would understand and comprehend this key point: NOTHING WE DO CAN EVER EARN OUR WAY TO HEAVEN OR LOVE FROM GOD. Why is this relevant and important? Because, are we doing this right now to God? His love for us in unconditional not earned. Do we compare ourselves to other Christians? Do we compete and fight the wrong battles? I believe the church has veered off in a direction which could be potentially detrimental and dangerous. Has pride gotten in the way of the church? Has pride eaten away at the body of Christ? Why are pastors comparing themselves to others? ARE WE NOT ALL IN THE SAME BATTLE TOGETHER? It is time we tame our pride. I PRAY RIGHT NOW that our Lord would reveal to us exactly what we need to tame, so we can be effective in the Kingdom of God. Romans 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you out, but rather think of yourself with sober judgement, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. � 2010 Lee Shaun Tzen. www.everynation.org.sg