The longer I live the more I realize that I have nothing to be proud about. My life overflows with blessings not accomplishments. Every good thing that I have done and every accomplishment that I have experienced has been because of the goodness of God.

Like Paul in the Bible, I can say. “For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature.” (Romans 7:18 NIV.) Jesus described my situation when He said: ” If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5 NIV.)

I am so thankful that Christ lives in me and is working in me to lead me by His Spirit away from my pride so I can embrace His offer: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matthew 11:28 NIV.)

Gifts of Grace

Jesus offers spiritual life
Beyond routine religion.
Religious rules
Are useless tools
For calming the whirlpools
Of anxiety
In human hearts.
But the gifts of the Spirit
Are supernatural power tools
That demonstrate the presence
Of the risen Jesus.
“Therefore, my brothers and sisters,
Be eager to prophesy,
And do not forbid
Speaking in tongues.”
1 Corinthians 14:39 NIV

Go beyond
The religious loop.
Gather with
Other believers
In a Spirit-led
Support group.

Christians, it’s time to take the spotlight off the same speaker week after week and focus it instead on the risen Jesus! It’s time to set aside pride and embrace humility.