Posts Tagged ‘influence’
Arrogant
I’m confident that Arrogance and Pride are close relatives. They are both destructive to human beings, because we were wired to serve others rather than ourselves. Arrogant is feeling superior, self-importance and entitlement. Arrogance and pride make everything all about me. I am the center of my own universe. I am “all that and a…
Read MoreCrossroads
Crossroads can be a bit challenging and dangerous if it’s not a four-way stop or there’s a traffic light. Crossroads present choices of direction. In Georgia, many of our crossroads have been made into roundabouts. I’m pretty confident that this came from our English ancestors. In a four-way stop, all traffic has to come to a…
Read MoreHumble Heart
There are so many times when my pride raises its ugly head and pushes humility out of my heart. I do believe that all sin can be traced back to pride. When I add “contrite” to my humility, then my position to the Lord is crystal clear. I am nothing without Him. I’m lost without…
Read MoreA Prayer For Favor
I don’t remember being the “teacher’s pet”, but I do remember some teachers who have liked me over the years. I like to be liked. I try hard not to be a jerk or an arrogant person. The Lord really changed my heart and I’ve learned to see others as He sees them. He created…
Read MoreBuilder – Protector
In my business, I’ve worked with builders over the years. There are some builders who are very detailed orientated and others who are a bit more careless. Most builders have a list of sub-contractors that come along and build specific areas of the build. For example, a plumber puts in the pipe work as well…
Read MoreGodly Goal
I am certainly not a perfect person; however, I am forgiven. I am a recipient of grace and mercy from God Himself. This grace and mercy was paid for by the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. My forgiveness was purchased. I am becoming the righteousness of God. I am becoming holy. I am becoming…
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