We’re working through brokenness; God deserves it from us. In a big step of faith and leadership, one of our worship leaders confessed to our congregation that God needs to break his calloused heart so he can truly love people. He then went on to ask people to approach him more often and force interaction — to hold him accountable! This challenged me to ask myself what God must break to mold me into Christ-likeness.
God needs to radically break me of my pride. I understand how much God loves me, but in some ways that awareness has become a problem. Isn’t that how Satan works? He takes something good God created and twists it. Satan twisted me into thinking that somehow I’m earning God’s love.
I take pride in leading others to Christ instead of in the power of the Holy Spirit to change lives.
I take pride in teaching truth instead of in God’s provision of The Truth.
I take pride in serving instead of in The Servant, Jesus.
I take pride in my talents instead of in the Master who entrusts them.
I take pride in what I give instead of in The Giver of All Things.
I take pride in how “Christian” I am instead of in Christ.
God loves me because He is Love, not because I’m valuable here in His earthly kingdom. I’ll never earn His love. God loves me while I am still a sinner. (Romans 5:8) Why do I put so much stake into my value in ministry!?
Something within us craves to earn worth. That’s why religions exist. We feel we must earn our way into the favor of god(s).
You can help me. If you take note of something in my life that honors God, praise Him directly! You can even do this without me knowing about it. Obviously, encouragement is nice, but sometimes I suspect this ol’ flesh is seeking the praises of men. If one of my songs, sermons or acts of service impacted you and you are compelled to encourage me, share how God used my efforts rather than merely congratulate me on a job well done. (i.e. “God spoke to me through something you said/did…”)
Will I let Him be glorified or will I take it for myself?
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Tags: Brokenness, Love, Pride, Worth