Lord, Humble Me
Lord, Humble Me
Have you ever heard a fantastic quote from someone, the kind that just sticks with you for days?
I had one of those “why didn’t I think of that?” moments recently.
I came across the following quote from Senior Pastor Keith Krell of Spokane, Washington. He’s a well-respected contributor to the Bible.Org website.
*Pastor Krell describes the quote as a daily prayer of his.
I think it’s genius.
Here it is:
A Light Bulb Moment
Whoaa! Makes sense, doesn’t it?
Have you ever felt humbled by the Lord? Things appear to be going well, you’re a rock star in your mind, and then “it” happens.
The Lord’s chastens you. It reminds you that He, not you, are in control. As a parent corrects the child he or she loves, so the Father must discipline us at times in our lives. Even though in our human minds we don’t think it’s fair, we have to remember that ultimately it’s because He loves us.
Lord Humble Me
I remember back in the 80’s when I thought I had the best job in the world and that I would never leave an on air TV career. Unfortunately, my ambitions were higher than my faith. I had visions of starting a successful career in Louisiana and ending up, perhaps in Miami or California, working in a big TV market. Not once did I consider saying, “Lord willing.”
God had other plans for me, and that job and career are no more. Looking back, I don’t regret a second of that long, sometimes painful journey, because it led me to a deeper, personal relationship with our Savior.
Delight Yourself in the Lord
When your life is seemingly going haywire, that’s not the time to quit, or worse, think that you can handle it on your own, without God.
Ask for prayer from your friends and family, and keep asking.
Thru Christ, we have power, mercy, forgiveness, and grace, but it’s not by ignoring His great sacrifice. Have you committed your life to Him?
Who Was, and Is, and Is To Come
There’s a song I’ve sung in choir many times at church. Perhaps you know it.
Try closing your eyes while concentrating on these lyrics when doubts plague your mind. Here, Kari Jobe sings “Revelation Song.”
Delight Yourself in the Lord and encourage someone this week.
Yours may be the only encouragement they get.
God bless!
*Single quotation from Bible.org. (2010). Author Senior Pastor, Keith Krell. [Article: 25. A Feeding Frenzy (1Corinthians 11:17-34). From https://bible.org/seriespage/25-feeding-frenzy-1-corinthians-1117-34
