Humility -James 4:6

Today's Charles Spurgeon Lesson was a good one. The following thoughts are taken from 'Faith's Check Book'...

He giveth grace unto the humble. (James 4:6)

Humble hearts seek grace, and therefore they get it. Humble hearts yield to the sweet influences of grace, and so it is bestowed on them more and more largely. Humble hearts lie in the valleys where streams of grace are flowing, and hence they drink of them, Humble hearts are grateful for grace and give the Lord the glory of it, and hence it is consistent with His honor to give it to them. Come, dear reader, take a lowly place. Be little in thine own esteem, that the Lord may make much of thee. -CH Spurgeon

Just read that passage above a few times and let it soak in.

Now I ask, what is the OPPOSITE of 'Humility'...?

The opposite of humility is 'Pride'. Pride is ugly. Proverbs 16:5 NIV says: The Lord detests the proud of heart; be sure of this: They will NOT go unpunished.

Now think of all the people you know that you would consider 'humble'. -Are You one of them...?

Dear Heavenly Father,

I pray to be more humble. I pray for GRACE. Father God have mercy on me, a sinner. Please Lord, I pray for mercy on America. Lord give Your very small remnant another day to influence the lives of those around them.

Lord I pray that You order my steps today and every day as I sense a time is coming when our lives and life styles as we know them will no longer exist. Father God I lift up the young people who will carry on after I am gone. I especially lift up my precious sons Connor and Elijah.

Help me to especially influence their way of thinking so that You may forever be lifted up in their hearts and minds. I love You, Lord. And I pray these things in the name of Jesus. Amen and Amen.

How do you see your Job?

Wow... It's hard to believe how long its been since I've posted here.... Well, I'm really looking to be an 'activist' from here on out so stay tuned for more insightful commentary in the days to come... sc

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A friend of mine who has walked with the Lord more years than I have posted on his facebook status that he considers his job a 'Ministry First', and a paycheck second...!

That is such a great perspective. I was wondering how many readers today feel the same way. This post will definitely stir some comments. Or at the very least convict some hearts...!

Today let's stand in the Gap for America. Pray for the congressmen who will be voting on healthcare soon...! Wow, what if congressmen considered their job a 'ministry'... (some do, actually... AND we need to vote more like them in during the next election...)

Your Brother in Christ... ~ coach sam