Deepening the Roots
The Lord has quieted me recently. A lot less social media time… a lot slower pace. One reason is the growing sense I have of great storms ahead in our country. I’ve felt drawn to deepen my roots in Him by spending a lot more quality time in His Word, in prayer, and in stillness.
And in that quiet, He’s been touching my heart and sorting out many things. Especially through BSF study of Romans.
When Our Hearts Want the Glory
One theme that keeps coming up is boasting: the pride that creeps up in all of us to compete, to be noticed, to choose the ways God uses us… the hunger to receive praise, glory, and honor.
This competitive spirit can creep into the Body of Christ — and into my own heart. We can even be prideful over our faith, our spirituality, or the ways the Lord uses us. This must grieve The Father’s heart. His love and might, undeserved grace kindness and patience should make us so very humble. Are repentance and humility among the greatest marks of a Christ follower?
