Have you tried putting together a toy or a piece of furniture which came with detailed instructions which you ignored, and then near the end, found an important piece that actually needed to go in place at the start for the whole thing to fit together? Life is like that when we consider our own ideas and ways of doing things are more important than God’s.
In our addictive lifestyle, some of us considered ourselves to be so important that the world revolved around us. When faced with a situation that involved others, we believed our rights mattered more than anyone else’s. At times the most vulnerable in our families suffered because of our self-importance as we disregarded their personal rights and lied to them or stole from them.
God has given me a special gift, and that is why I have something to say to each one of you. Don’t think that you are better than you really are. You must see yourself just as you are. Decide what you are by the faith God has given each of us. (Romans 12:3 ERV)
God has given each of us gifts, abilities, and knowledge but, when we don’t follow His instructions, we never get to be the whole person He created us to be. When we are self-important in our own eyes, we are not fulfilling the command of Jesus to love God and others. We need to humble ourselves and be honest before God about who we truly are on the inside. If we choose to humble ourselves, God will lift us up at just the right time.
So be content with who you are, and don’t put on airs. God’s strong hand is on you; he’ll promote you at the right time. Live carefree before God; he is most careful with you. (1 Peter 5:6-7 MSG)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Forgive me for thinking too highly of myself and for being a lover of pleasure rather than a lover of God. Help me to follow You in all my ways and consider others as better than myself. Amen
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