Just by the title of this chapter alone, I could tell this book was written by a man! They never do outgrow their super hero fascination do they?
I know I say this about every chapter, but it’s the truth…I LOVE this chapter! The message in this chapter really hit me between the eyes and in the gut. You see, I would have told you that I don’t struggle with pride. After all, I don’t think I’m Captain Awesomesauce at all. In fact I would tell you just the opposite. That right there however is pride in itself.
I don’t struggle so much with giving all the glory to God. I’m not one to take the credit. But are there some jobs I just don’t want to do? Am I willing “wash myself seven times in the Jordan River?” Like Naaman in 2 Kings, this is where my pride shows it’s ugly head. And I’m not proud of that. At all. In fact, I’ll just tell you. This chapter made me cry. It made me cry because I realized that there were things I don’t want to do. Some things I’m being asked to do right now seem like I’m moving backward and not forward when in reality they are a part of my greater journey. I can’t achieve the greater way without humbling myself in obedience.
2 Principles of humility to help us stay small while God is making us greater:
1. Immediate obedience to specific instructions.
2. Keep yourself small through your daily interactions with the people around you.
“The most advantageous position you can even aspire to is the lowest one.” ~ Steven Furtick
Wow.
Share your thoughts with me on Chapter 9, Saving Captain Awesomesauce.
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Wow Melissa! I have to completely agree. The Holy Spirit spoke my ‘Jordan River’ to me this morning and I am so glad He did. We have been going through many trials the last almost 4 years and now I know why. My ‘Jordan River’ is control. (so glad for the next study). I am all about order and control. I don’t deal well with chaos and disorder. That, in itself, is a form of pride. I need to Let. It. Go. I am so amazed at the way God has spoken to me through this Greater study-in ways I didn’t expect. <3
Hey, Melissa and Happy New Year! Yep, I struggled with this chapter, too, and spent a LOT of time meditating and praying about PRIDE. Like you, I don’t consider myself a prideful person (in fact, I’ve always struggled with low self-esteem), but there are Jordan Rivers in my life. I can’t hear myself telling God I will not do something in His name, but FEAR would make me drag my feet in certain areas and I am definitely not proud of that fact! I highly recommend the book “The Reluctant Prophet” by Nancy Rue. It is a tremendous fictional account of a 40′s woman in the throws of God’s call on her life – doing things she didn’t ask to be involved in and definitely things she never saw herself doing. That book made me look at myself very honestly and definitely not with pride in myself!
1 Peter 5:2-4 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers–not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
Galatians 6:14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Scripture from NIV
I’m still praying about that pride “thing” and asking God to reveal those areas to me so I can leave them behind and asking Him to go with me in the areas where fear drags me down so I can serve Him completely.
Love those verses that go along with it!
This chapter really really hit me. I heard it said once that being down on yourself is a perverted type of pride because you’re still focusing on YOU and your opinion and not who God says you are. That has always stuck with me. This chapter really made me think of the things I’m not willing to do – or used to be unwilling to do. In some ways I feel glad that I’ve made progress but wow do I have a long way to go. I love this book so much.
Hope,
I had never thought of being down on oneself as a form of pride but that makes perfect sense! Wow! Such an eye opener for me just now! Thank you for sharing! This whole book has been a huge smack in the face! I am going to have to re-read this book multiple times!!
I agree!!
I have heard that also. Low self value a form of pride, because you are choosing to believe what you think as opposed to what God says in His word. When I heard that, I was like WHOA!!
Thanks. I found that really helpful. I’ve not really thought about believing you can’t do something as a form of a pride. Fear can hold me back so much. It’s so important to keep your eyes on Jesus, and keep reminding yourself of who you are in him.
Wow! After reading this chapter I journaled about this very thing- self pity being a form of pride. I am also guilty of this but I am learning to take my eyes off of me and put them on God.
I can still hear the voice of the Holy Spirit speaking in my ear, many year ago, about this self-pity and self-loathing thing. I was in my car driving to work and praying (complaining). I told God that I am always doing this and that wrong and how unworthy I was and I could never get it right (yada, yada). God must have been a little tired of it, because I heard this voice asking a question. “So you think you are greater then Jesus?’ So, what kind of a question is that? I answered “Lord, you know I don’t think that!” Yet, that voice answered “Yes, you do because you think your sin and your failure is greater than the blood of Jesus.” I must confess that I wept the rest of the way to work and I still weep when I remember this incident.
Wow, that really puts it into perspective…thanks!!
What stood out to me was “Keep yourself small through your daily interactions with the people around you.” I liked that because I have noticed that when people puff themselves up with too much pride they get too big for their pants!! I think we all have a tendency to do that.
What I need to work on especially with my teenage son is trying to get my way and assert my rights over him.. I need to let my anger go and go to God when I get angry or upset at my son and I feel that would help out alot.We all need to serve God more and not focus so much on our needs and wants. This was an awesome chapter!!!
Amen! Praying for you and your son as well. That is so rough, especially those teenage years.
This was a big one for me. I have withheld communication with people in the name of they need to get their life together. Not my job! It is Gods job! Yes I need boundaries but my pride often gets in the way when God is simply asking me to love them not fix them. I also realized that there are things I know God is asking me to change or give up that I have not done. So back to burning some plows!!! One of the biggest things I realized is that I say I give it to God in so many situations but I quickly take it back! I think when asked what is the one thing God is asking you to.do and you say I cant. It is giving it to Him and leaving it with Him. Here is where I can be greater!!! I can live a happier life and have heart filled with
joy! Then I can be an example to the ones I love the.most and others in my life of what true trust and fait can do! That’s my idea of Greater! Praise God for His word and loving patience in my life!
I think you hit on a BIG one there, Melissa! Thanks for sharing that!
I was really struck by the passage that said God asking us to do things we think are “beneath” us! OUCH! I think I am more likely to think, oh God, surely someone else would be better for that than me. I am praying to be aware and respond to God. This book is very good, I am thinking I need to re-read and really delve into the questions. I don’t really have control issues(other than driving), so I don’t think I will be doing the next study. But, I have a few friends that might benefit
I am planning on sharing the info. with them.
Can we talk about the concept of “immediate obedience”? I feel like I don’t always trust myself to believe God is telling me to do something. I think I’m afraid of doing something irrational and regretting it. How do you know?
Absolutely Sarah, let’s open this up for discussion.
For me, I ask one major question~
Does it line up with Scripture and the character of God?
Then I pray and choose to move or not move.
I know what you mean about worrying about regret later. But I think the more we seek Jesus and spend time in His Word, the more clearly we will hear and understand His voice.
Great question and I’d love to hear other people’s input on this!
Hi Sarah! I agree with Melissa on it lining up with Scripture and the character of God as well as saturating it in prayer (that last part is so important). Even so, it can still be difficult to discern, especially if we’re in the midst of all of the emotions that can often surround a difficult decision. That’s why I like to give it the “fruit” test (this is also part of lining it up with God’s character).
“Now the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity, idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and anything similar…. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control.” – from Galatians 5:19-22
What does what you think God is telling you to do ultimately stir inside of you? Is it strife? Is it envy? Does it make you want to go drink your stress away? Does it make you want to shout in anger? OR…. Does it stir up joy, peace, faith and the hope of kindness and goodness. Does it promise to help you build an increased measure of patience and self-control? When you think about following through on the decision, do you have a sense of encouragement that comes with the gentleness of God’s Spirit?
I’ve learned through the years to make my decisions based solely on good fruit, especially when they need to be immediate decisions (such as how to respond when toothpaste is smeared all OVER my kids’ bathroom sink for the umteenth time). Even though the tasks you have ahead of you after making the decision based on the fruits of the Spirit may sometimes be challenging (as opposed to giving into the easily accessible ways of escaping into the “works of the flesh”), it’s more than worth it in the long run!
I hope that helps!
I agree with Melissa, Sarah. Our pastor always tells us that God will never ask anything of you that isn’t in line with His Word. If you feel He is telling you to do something, search a concordance or if you have the youversion app, the search feature. Look at the key words spoken. Then, find verses to go with it. Was what was said IN LINE with Scripture? Sometimes, there are gray areas, however, it will never go against His Word. I hope that helps. <3
Hmmm, for me? I KNOW KNOW KNOW there were times where i was asked to do something…and i didn’t obey….
BUT you are asking, ‘ how do we even know if God is asking us to do something? ” hon, some of that comes as you get to know Him better and better….spending time in HIs word and praying with him will clarifies SO much!
I LOVE your tender hearted, thought provoking question…..
Great question, Sarah! Glad you brought that out, too. That’s a whole other study!
Sarah the way I know is strictly to pray about it. If I feel that God is calling me to do something I go to Him in prayer. It may be days, it may be weeks and if I still fill that nudging I do it and I do it now. I don’t remember a time that I have been disappointed in doing what I thought Him calling me to do. I find the more I am in His word and prayer, the more I am able to discern what He is calling me to do and I act in immediate obedience.
Sarah, I too am in agreement with everyone above. I stop and ask myself if it is in agreement with God’s word. God will never direct you to do something that does not line up with His word.
It was hard at first to know if I was doing something out of my flesh or if God was speaking to me. Sometimes to this day I have disobeyed Gods prompting. An example, a sweet friend asked for prayer about a situation and I instantly felt that I should tell her to “Be Still” and wait on Him. I could not wrap my head around telling her that and why so I told her I would pray. Later she stated that she had confirmation from Gods word that she was going to “Be still”. In Proverbs 3:5 says for us to “Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
Look up verses that deal with the situation and pray about it. I hope this helps you.
Wow! Look at all these amazing answers! I so appreciate everyone taking the time to answer with such heart. I need to bookmark this page so I can remind myself what you all said.
Thank you!
So, the Jordan River in my life is a lot from my past, the hurts & the traumas there. It’s my unwillingness to let go & leave it there. It’s my wanting to have the control over everything involving me & my family. I still hold on to that past even though I know that God has better for me if i will just loosen my grip & allow him to take my hand & move me forward, further & further away from the pain involved, closer & closer to him. Forgiveness is in there too. i have continued to tell God, no that I don’t want to. It’s not about me though. I have no idea what Greater God has for me but I know I have to begin by getting this right. Letting go & forgiving, giving over the constant need for control to Him. Today I am beginning by saying yes, I will do anything you ask me to God!
Wow Tricia! Control for me too, here.
I am standing with you in prayer girl that the past gets off your back and you completely heal with Him. Keep fighting the good fight of faith girl! Love ya!
Hugs my friend and prayers always! You can do it, control is a hard thing to give up, I know that personally! But I try, and we have to keep on trying every day to trust God has our back!
My Jordan River IS forgiveness. That is my one word, too. However, I think I made some progress today. I read an amazing book (that fits so nicely in with this wonderful GREATER study and the One Word) entitled “The Art of Forgiving: When You Need to Forgive and Don’t Know How.” The pain I hear in your post is the pain I feel. Yet, this book showed me that there is a way out. I can forgive the couple, and I can forgive me. (While I know it won’t happen overnight, I know it really will happen.) Not sure what GREATER God has in store for me, but I know that crossing this Jordan is essential to finding out!
Wow, Tricia! You could be describing me here. I thought I had forgiven and then a while back, something happened and I realized that everything was as fresh as if it all happened yesterday. I think the letting go and forgiving work hand-in-hand with the control — it does for me anyway. I think my wanting to have control is directly related to the things that happened to me in the past. I’m praying for you!!
Holy moly, what a chapter!!! What stood out to me most, “When you have the highest power, you can take the lowest place.” Can you say AHA moment?! It will take me a while to process this chapter….
This chapter was great. Pastor Furtick described humility in such a clear manner that I can look in my heart to see where I should be lower. Even though I know areas where I need to be humble, what am I missing? This is a concern of mine and only through prayer will I get my answer. Sometimes I get so caught up with other things that I’m not listening for God- and I fail to be obedient. I loved this chapter.
Blessings,
Debbie
After reading this chapter I am praying that God will show me and help me listenfor what he wants me to do. I feel like over the past year I was humbled in a big way so now I am just asking God, “Now what”? Maybe my humbling includes learning to quietly wait.
I know the idea of humility was a tough one for me to learn. I used to think that meant putting myself down or trying to divert attention away from me. What ended up happening is I then craved the reassurance others would load on me and I am sure I was not a godly example of accepting complements. I had low self-worth and this attitude did not help. As I have started to line up my self-worth with God again, it is amazing how much clearer real humility becomes. I love this chapter and look forward to reading it again.
Lots of great discussion here! Hope – I had never thought of low self-esteem (something I have struggled with) as being a form of pride, but it does make sense. At the very least it shows that I am not trusting God’s Word!
Sarah, I agree with everyone else, if you think it is God speaking and it lines up with His scripture and His character then get on board! The good news is that even if you are wrong God sees your heart and sees that you acted out of a desire to be obedient to Him.
Melissa, I struggle with picking up the things I drop off on God’s doorstep too. Sometimes I just pick them up to wave around at Him like He didn’t see them the first time. Others I pick them up and run away with them.
Seems like while I consider myself humble, (I really DO prefer to stay backstage rather than in the limelight!) there are still situations that I think myself above. God is working on me there though! I clean my church as a volunteer. Not a lot is more humbling than cleaning up after people! And I have to constantly remind myself to LOVE them while I do it rather than let myself get all worked up because the family that sits in such and such a place has left a big mess AGAIN, or such and such a group left the coffee pot on again and I am stuck trying to scrub burnt coffee out of the urn. I find pride creeping in during those times, only I didn’t recognize it as such. LOVING the way this book is making me do some real self-evaluation!
I loved this chapter as well. What really hit me was when he was talking about how Jesus”s mission on this earth was to bring Glory to the Father, and if it wasn’t really even about Jesus, how could it be about me? Because I make it about me all the time… and like you, Melissa, it’s not in the I’m Captain Awesomesauce way, but more like beating myself up because I’ve lost all of my awesomesauce =)
Great chapter and great comments! Guess that come from reading a book called Greater…;). My big pride issue is my need to not only be right but to point it to others whenever I can. I’ve gotten much better with this and can many times catch myself before saying something knowitally but still have my moments, especially with friends who just need a sympathetic ear and I’m all about explaining how their mistakes are causing their own grief. Not helpful, I know.
And I too am a member of the Low Self Esteem Club and I realized that many times I don’t stick up for God because of this as I’m afraid of looking stupid. That’s pride, pure and simple.
Gosh this book is killing me. In a good way though as its’s empowering to really see your faults and hopefully turn towards the path of getting rid of them.
The thing that stuck out the most for me is that I don’t have to know what needs dipping! I can go to God and ask him to reveal it to me & he will. We are not always aware of our Jordan River moments but we have the Holy Spirit.
This book is challenging me to change! PTL! I hope not to be the same after this study.
I have the same hope “of not being the same.” It is hard to look at yourself and find the areas that need work. That is what I hope to also gain from being in group study, is to be able to see how I need to change.
I am glad I am not alone on this journey
Sorry I am posting this late, I have not been feeling 100%! Tonight while trying to rest I was lead to re-read Chapter 9 and this is what jumped out at me off the page:
pg. 130 ~ What is the Jordan River in your life? What is the one thing about which you would say, “I will do anything God ask me to do –as long as it is not that”?……is it that one person you said you would never forgive? Is it the human achievement you need to defer to pursue something God values much more? Is it a secret sin you need to confess?
Mine is that one person I said I would never forgive…….OUCH!!!!!! I thought (up until I re-read this Chapter) that I had forgiven my older brother for the way he has been treating me for the past 3 1/2 years, and what I mean is we have not talked for 3 1/2 years. We were super close and then one day he just completely cut me off, won’t answer my calls..nothing—–it hurt and I just realized it still hurts, but I know in my heart I have done nothing wrong! So with that being said I JUST REALIZED, God is Calling me to FORGIVE him. And I am going to answer God’s calling and forgive (yes this is hard but I am going to be obedient to the Lord)
Love & Blessings to you all <3
After reading the chapters…I find that I have questions as to what it all looks like; but at the same time I have found that if I wait upon the Lord, I will have my answers. I do my best to stay small in my job and often find that I see myself up higher than I should be. (I will say, I do not mean to boast or put myself up in this conversation, it is not my intentions).
So far in reading this book, I see that I am doing exactly what I have always been called to do: work with children. The past 4 years, I have been called to work with emotionally disturbed children. It is a job that very few can do and most that do work this field are not there for the right reasons. This year has been very trying for me spiritually; I chose to be a paraprofessional, teaching is something I did for 20 years and have no desire to do that at this level, but frequently find that I am the one that other adult staff and professionals look to when it comes to our classroom. I am humbled daily by the boys I work with and I thank God (probably not enough) that I am able to reach them; defuse them and meet their very much violent and unspoken needs. Since reading this book, I try to apply it to my job and how I interact with others. Even when I try to stay small around others and let them do their work with the boys, I find that they often make the situation a great deal worse…to where we have episodes of very violent behavior…at that point, I must step in and I can calm the child down and do what comes natural to me. I am not fearful of my job; I love my calling from the Lord to be able to do this job. I don’t question this part of my God given ability.
So, where does that leave me with this chapter? What is my Jordan River moment? I am not sure…I will be reading this chapter again.
I think for me a lesson to be learned from this is that when I am praised for doing this or that in my job, that I am to be humbled by this and thank God – always! I know that my life is not too big to obey, I am just waiting for my instructions on how that may look for me.
Wow…I read this book a couple months ago. Now I am reading it again for this study. I have to say I do not remember this Chapter the first time around. WOW. What an eye opener… I am not sure if I am depressed or like Melissa said feeling like I am taking a step backward. I guess I will be addressing some things in my past while I am moving on to Greater things. Notice how I said “while” I am moving on.
That’s because I know that God will help me through all of the things that came up in this Chapter for me while I push forward. My big thing was Pride and Forgiveness. I think Pride has always reared it’s ugly face in my life before I became a Christian. It has been a relationship breaker, it has been a protector of my heart, it’s been a way to move on without feelings, a way to say NO, it’s a way not to forgive and not to forget, it’s a way to stay angry, it’s a way to say I don’t have to deal with it, and It’s a way to say it’s everyone else’s fault. Pride for me has no humility. Pride has no place in my life anymore.
I pray for God to soften me, to heal me and change me.
I have not spoken to my Father in years. I don’t know how many..I don’t remember.
Maybe 4 maybe 5. I know this does not look good in God’s eyes. I need to write him a letter or an e-mail to start the conversation. I guess this is the deathblow to my pride. I need to forgive and open doors.
Kristin
Kristin
Dear Kristin,
When I have a tough “forgiveness” to work on, I try to remember that we forgive people for ourselves, not necessarily for them. A truly bad person (murderer, child molester) may not feel the benefit of our forgiveness, but we will. When we forgive, we gain back a part of our life we had been spending wastefully. Once we have the part back, we can spend it more wisely.
I am struggling with this book. Maybe taking the break didn’t help either, but the topics seem kind of out of my ability to wrap my thoughts around. When I’m actually reading the book I “get it”, but then, thinking about it after, I doubt I actually do. I’m just not sure I’m as able to truly hear God’s word as well as others.
Reading that not believing in myself is a form of pride was really good for me to have presented to me. I do not think of myself as a prideful person, but I also do not think I’m all that able, so turning that idea around will be helpful to me. It’s hard to know when taking the lowest position is low self esteem, and when taking the lowest position is doing what God wants me to do!
Thank you for being so vulnerable Shelly. You aren’t alone in those conflicting thoughts. I can empathize with you. Often, I will read something or watch a sermon and everything makes sense but when it comes to reducing it down to a practice is difficult. From reading your response, I think that your self-esteem might be the one area that God wants you to give to Him. And, I think writing about it here is one step of obedience. Those conflicting thoughts arise from a stronghold that the Devil wants to maintain in your life. Once you accept that everything you do has the signature of God on it, the Devil knows that he has lost. I pray that you will continue to seek Him and ask Him for clarity and understanding. Be comforted in the knowledge that it’s a process NOT a project and God only wants you to do what you can do and He will do the rest. You will be in my prayers dear sister!
Blessings
Kristi Seat
(OBS Leadership Team)
I went out on a limb this week for immediate obedience. I hope it was the right move. I’m still stressing about my actions a lot even though I had a very strong sense that I was being led to give to someone after reading Greater.
Hi Jenny,
Praying that God will give you confidence about that decision. Just know that God knows your heart and your intention and your faith is never wasted. God knows that we may feel uncertain but He wants us to trust Him with the outcome. He will never leave you or forsake you and I believe that He will reward your obedience.
Blessings
Kristi Seat
(OBS Leadership Team)
My Jordan River is my family. Like most mothers I am a fixer and a control freak. We have a mixed family and our three older kids are from previous marriages. In the summer and during school breaks they are with their other parents, two of them 8 hours away and the other 17 hrs away. It is a constant struggle for me when they leave. About a month before they go I start getting very emotional, crying a lot, and asking for lots of prayer. I struggle with knowing the balance between the biblical commands God has given me for my children and trusting Him to take care of them. One of our children does not go to a Christian home when she is away and she is the one I worry about most. Last year her own mother repeatedly challenged her beliefs (she was 11 at the time) and her uncle told her God was stupid. I had been heavily burdened in my spirit for months and when she came home I found out why. My little girl who has been given prophetic dreams by God, started a Christian club at school, and ministers to kids and adults alike came home questioning her beliefs. Her whole foundation had been rocked by her own mother. Its really really hard for me to not try and control the situation. I know that I need to ask God to show me the balance and then let go and let God take care of the rest.
Hello ladies! Playing catchup today, and wow, this chapter hit home. It is interesting I was reading it while sitting waiting on my oil change and tire rotation at the dealership. So, while I am reading this chapter, the service manager comes out and tells me that I need to change my air filter for the cabin and under the hood. Well, I know I just changed the one under the hood, so I got that, oh here we go, they are trying to rip me off, because I am woman. Then I thought about it, I didnt even know I had a cabin air filter in my car. In case any of you are lke me and went HUH, it is located behind the glove box of my car and filters the air before it comes into the car so that dust and dirt is filtered from reaching the inside. Well I thought, how neat, that I didnt even know I had that in my car. Well, it made me realize the things that are said in my head, and sometimes exit my mouth that should be filtered too. I immedately got defensive with the service guy thinking he was trying to screw me over, and when he showed me the filter, it was a little dirty, but not enough to change. How many times do we get so full of ourself that we jump on the defensive before we know all the facts, and let our PRIDE filter the situation before our eyes. Lord, please open my eyes to see and be able to remain under the radar of pride and stay humble knowing that you are God, and the best place for me be is filtered understanding your love and guidance; most importantly to act like Jesus and remember that He is the ultimate teacher in humility! Thank you Lord!
Hi, I am probably a bit late leaving a coment, but have only just digested chp 9. It was quite a ‘meal’ to digest too! When Paster Furtick wrote about God’s call to fast for forty days ‘ There comes a time in the life of every follower of Jesus when God asks us to do something that will deliver a death blow to our pride’ (p127). I was suitably awestruck at the achievement but at the same time realising that the length and commitment of the fast must have been very testing showing just how frail our human frame can be.
Last yearI started the personal challenge of prayer and fasting for at least one day a week. I felt if I could fast for one day, then I might be able to fast for more than one day. For me it was start small and grow into it. Now I look forward to each P+F day as the Word of God seems more alive when i read it and I love to be able to wait and listen to what the Holy Spirit speaks to my heart .
I don’t tell others what I am doing unless it is to join others in a day of prayer.It is difficult to write about this here as well as it may appear I am saying hey look at what I can do.I know God is dealing with my pride through P+F.
I felt deeply encouraged when I read the words ‘.. and we all need to take decisive steps of obedience in order for God to humble us.’ With the echo of David’s words in Psalm 35 v13.
If I could say a personal thankyou to Pastor Furtick it would be for his words in that chapter.
One last thing , you ask what is the Jordan river in my life? My ‘I will do anything as long as it is not that…’ For me it is the thought of having to stand up and talk in front of a crowd of people.I have always ‘prided ‘ myself on being a background person.’..’ , It’s where I am best suited,I always say. Scared , proud, either way it would be the last thing I would want. I pride myself on being able to write not speak. The new ‘Greater’ challenge is to be able to do both , for the Glory of God.There it is, I have actually written it down.
Im a little late at posting this, but im going to post anyways
I have found that my pride has a lot to do recently with money or “handouts.” I am going through a rough time financially with my family. I know that there are times that God has wanted me to accept help from others and I refused to. A lot of the time I feel too “proud” to accept help and I want to be strong and do everything on my own. But, when I am blessed to have more than enough for my life and I try to help someone else I just want them to take my help without hesitation. I feel like a contradictor sometimes
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