I am off on an adventure; I am discovering joy, being fully
alive where I am in the moment, yet fully desiring more of the Lord in my
contentment.
Throughout this endeavor, I am finding that the further I
attempt to explore the concept of being abundantly satisfied in Christ, joy in
Christ plays a role in this, a very great role.
Pride also plays a part in the script.
Pride also plays a part in the script.
Pride is many things; it is belief that you deserve something. Pride is brought on by self and it strips you of joy. A prideful heart crushes
joy and leaves no room for thanksgiving. A prideful man is rarely a grateful
one, for he thinks he deserves more than what he has, when in fact he deserve
the profound contrary- death.
We have this sense of entitlement, of things we believe we
ought to have, things due to us. But praise be to God that he does not give us
what we deserve, instead He gives us grace, undeserving, blissful,
indescribable grace.
Exchange your pride for thanksgiving and worship. Lay all
things at the feet of Jesus, open up your hands and ask Him to give you more of
Him, not more things that will soon vanish like vapor, but more of Him!
He satisfies and brings forth joy with Himself, for He is
the satisfier of all desires and needs.
| Proverbs 11:2 | When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.
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