May 22, 2012
God loves the pure-hearted and well-spoken; good leaders also delight in their friendship. (Proverbs 22:11 MSG). This verse stayed on my heart today as I asked the Holy Spirit to speak to me during my time with Him. I ask God every day to search my heart and soul and sanctify me, purify my heart. It is so easy for me to wake up and make the day all about me. What can I say or do to be praised by people, how are my needs being met, how will this certain thing effect me, how will I look if I don’t do as good as I want to, why do I have to do this, pride and selfishness are at the heart of the battle. And make no mistake about it, it is a battle (and that is a conversation for another day ). My flesh wants life to be about me, but my spirit longs for humility and selflessness. This has led to some uncomfortable experiences for my flesh. Let me warn you , if you ask God to make you more like Him, He will, If you are truly willing. Ask for humility and He will teach you how to be humble. He will take you through circumstances that force you to either be humble or run the other direction. Ask Him to teach you how to live a selfless life and He will give you opportunities that you probably wouldn’t have chosen yourself . But please do not misunderstand what I am saying; the road to becoming more like Him is not easy, but it is the most amazing, fulfilling and rewarding life you could ever experience. Father, please purify my heart , give me opportunities today to learn how to be more like you.
