How often are we filled with pride? Do we become prideful when we have accomplished something of significance? Do we pat ourselves on the back? Do we desire to be in the spotlight? What is our motivation for being put in the spotlight? To give glory to God or to puff ourselves up? Pride canContinue reading “Pride or Humility”
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Overcome Evil
Do you look down on others? Do you lie, especially when it benefits you? Do you seek revenge? Do you purposely do things you know you shouldn’t? Have you testified falsely against someone? Do you create drama within your family, pitting one person against another? We may immediately deny all the above. Yet, when weContinue reading “Overcome Evil”
Humble and Exalted
Do you take pride in your accomplishments? Is pride something you struggle with? Do you struggle with anxiety? Is worry a constant companion? Do you muddle through each day? Are you observant? Do you notice what is happening around you? Do you see the big picture? Pride can trip us up quickly. We can becomeContinue reading “Humble and Exalted”
Denial
How many times have you lied? Have you lied because you were ashamed of the truth? Have you left part of the truth unspoken to protect your pride? Have you lied to escape punishment? Do you despise lying? If so, how do you avoid those embarrassing truths? We all have lied at some point inContinue reading “Denial”
Love God and Yourself
How do you view yourself? Do you think of yourself as a good person? Do you think of yourself as a bad person? Do you think of yourself as a sinful person? Are you proud? Are you shamed? Are you somewhere in between? Does it depend on the moment? We all have a general perceptionContinue reading “Love God and Yourself”
Weak and Despised
Thinking too highly of ourselves is problematic. It can lead to pride, pride that is based on a house of cards. When that house falls, it can be catastrophic. Most of us were not born with a silver spoon in our mouth. We do not come from royalty. We are common, working-class people. Since weContinue reading “Weak and Despised”
Run to God
Have you experienced a time of deep sorrow? Have you experienced the loss of a loved one? Have you experienced the unexpected loss of a job? Have you had a vehicle or a house repossessed? Have you been at a complete loss, not knowing where to turn for help? Experiencing a time of deep sorrow,Continue reading “Run to God”
Walk God’s Path
Have you ever felt like everything, and everyone is against you? Have you struggled through a time when everything you did seemed to be wrong? Are you struggling through such a time now? How do you get yourself out of the struggle? Have you considered turning to God? We all go through struggles. Yet, thereContinue reading “Walk God’s Path”
Lord of Life
How is your relationship with Jesus? How do you view yourself with regards to Jesus? Do you view yourself as only slightly less than Him? Do you view yourself as unworthy of Him? Do you see Him as your Savior? Do you see Him as the King of kings and Lord of lords? We canContinue reading “Lord of Life”
Walking On Water
Have you had an exemplary work performance review? If so, how did that make you feel? Did you feel like you were on cloud nine? Did you feel as though you were able to walk on water? When we receive rave reviews, we feel good about ourselves. It doesn’t matter if it is work relatedContinue reading “Walking On Water”
Marty Pressey 