Posts Tagged ‘humble’
Humble
I remember the line in a song that says: “Oh Lord, it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way” by Mac Davis. This song was release in 1974 if you care about such things. Only people who are at least as old as I am remember the country star and his variety…
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I have been “faked out” by people who appear genuine and real. I have had people tell me what I want to hear only to later find out the truth. I do believe that the truth usually finds its way out in the open. I’ve been around my share of fake people who act one…
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I’ve privately repented before the Lord many times of my private sin. Repentance is a U-turn. I was going in one direction (the wrong direction) but now I’m turning and heading in the right direction. Repentance is hard sometimes. Repentance is humbling. Repentance requires me to lay down my pride. My journey through Job is…
Read MoreHave You Ever?
Have you ever had some ask a question that made you feel stupid? Have you ever asked someone a question to make them feel small? I have known people that I don’t want to get in a verbal sparring match with them, because they are “quick witted”, and they will defeat me soundly with words.…
Read MoreCause & Effect
This is also referred to principle of causation. It means that one event causes another to happen. The cause is “why” it happened, and the effect is “what” happened. An example might be if I eat horribly and never exercise, I will gain weight. There are multiple cause and effect things that happen in my…
Read MoreBoastful or Blessed
These two words are vastly different and have much to do with the posture of my heart. If I’m boastful, I’m pointing to me. If I’m blessed, I’m aware that it’s not all about me. Boasting comes from pride while blessing comes from humility. As I journey through the book of Esther, I see a…
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