You know, I'd like to think that I'm a nice person. That I'm patient with people and willing to not need the last word. But you know, the Bible says that we are not to think more highly of ourselves than we ought.
I'm beginning to think that i have it easy in Seattle. There aren't too many, if any, people who know how to push my buttons or rub me the wrong way. Therefore, this makes me think that I'm pretty good at keeping a good attitude with others. However, I'm quickly reminded when I come home that this is not so. All the things that I can't stand about myself and I think I've got a handle of seem to float to the surface when I get around my family. This bothers me greatly. I think I was pretty oblivious to myself since I got home until today. During the few minutes I actually had to myself in prayer I became extremely convicted about my attitude.
"How can this be?!" I ask myself and the Lord. "I thought I was done being this way!" I think about the scripture that talks about the tongue...and who can tame it? It only makes me realize that I can do NO good thing in my own strength. That without prayer and asking the Lord to search my heart for any ways that are sinful that I may be unaware of, I will continue in the same dead ways.
Where would I be without you Holy Spirit? You are so faithful to convict and discipline those you love...in order that I may Live a lifestyle of Love.
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5 comments:
Colleen, I just finished reading your posts. What thoughtful insights and beautiful words. Thank you! I love these "Love letters to the Savior"! Praise Him!
Kim
Wow Kim! I'm so pleased you like my stuff =) Come by again sometime. =)
Hey girl, it's something how the Holy Spirit does that convicting stuff, isn't it? Even better that you are listening to His voice :)
Oh how I need Jesus... my mouth gets me into trouble much. Praise God for His forgiveness and mercy!
With much love,
Susan
Susan- How I know what you mean, dear friend! Sometimes I feel like the only one who's mouth gets me into trouble =( I suppose it's more about what I do afterwards once he's shown me His ways that counts?!
Thank you for being so honest about this struggle. I'm new to blogging. I am an associate pastor's wife in need of some new online friends, so I was just browsing and found your page. I hope you will stop by mine!
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