In Due Time…
“They came to†‬Capernaum.†‬When he was in the house,†‬he asked them,†‘‬What were you arguing about on the roadâ€?’‬ But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest.†Sitting down,†‬Jesus called the Twelve and said,†‘‬If anyone wants to be first,†‬he must be the very last,†‬and the servant of all.â€'” ~ Mark 9:33-35 (NIV)
â€I am sure that I have told you this before, I have a huge issue with pride. It has gotten me in more trouble than I want to admit. Although it has gotten better over the years, once in a while it rears its ugly head. Thankfully He will patiently remind me to be humble (Webster’s definition: not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive) — to not get a big head again. It hurts, believe me.
â€Last week was one of those weeks where my head grew a little bit too big. He had to step in three times reminding me through His Word…three times!!! *sigh*
â€You see, there was a position available that I saw fit for me. Come to find out that the position was not even posted; someone within the group was promoted. Believe me, I was not a happy camper. First – I am more qualified; secondly it was not right to not post the position as it is custom. I grumbled and told God that this was really unfair. Why did someone else get this position and not me?
â€Because I am not ready for it…He has the perfect plan for me to move up in the company. Once again I boasted in my own abilities and wanted to press on; I didn’t want to wait for His perfect timing.
â€It is not easy to be humble–to follow His lead…but I know it will be worth it…
—Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
†‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:5-7 (NIV)
â€Lord of Heaven and Earth. Thank You for the reminder that You have to humble us once in a while to follow Your lead. Although it hurts, we know that You have our best interest in mind. In the precious name of Jesus we pray ~ Amen.
Blessings on your Monday and as always…
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My sweet friend, I am sure that pride is something that we all deal with at different times. I appreciate you for being honest about it, bless you.
Iris, I’m sorry you didn’t get the position. We all have our battle with pride even if it’s complex and hidden under insecurity like mine is.
The verse from Peter something i need to read today–thanks for sharing.
Blessings~
I have this theory that all sin is pride if you think about it. because anytime we choose sin, we are thinking we know better than God. Anyway,, I’ve got that problem too. Being a writer, any bit of success or praise makes my head swell. It’s ridiculous because anything I manage to do well is a gift from God. Yet, pride comes. Then God has to send me some rejections to bring me back to reality. I’m impatient for the day when I am a much better writer, with a published novel… but God knows when and if I’ll every be ready. And I’m glad He is in control. Because He does know better than me 🙂
I wish I could say a I don’t relate, unfortunately I relate ALL TO WELL. That ugly “P” word gets me all the time!!! Amen (loved your prayer)
Oh yeah. The “P” word. I think that will forever be the one that sneaks in and trips me up. Such a quiet deceptive little thing, isn’t it? Masks itself as confidence… Thank you for keeping it in the spotlight. I’ve had a twinge or two today already and do NOT want it to get out of hand…
Thanks, Iris!
Iris,
I get in the same boat. You and Janet hit it right on. I need constant reminder to not let pride ruin what the Master is trying to create. Great post!
All too common for me as well. Daily I have to remind myself that everything I have is from HIM…and that includes any abilities or talents.
Blessings to you Iris.
Well, well, well. Before I got on my computer this morning, this exact portion of scripture was my reading for today. And I was supposed to meditate on it and write my thoughts in my journal. I repeat from my journal, “No major thoughts on this” Ok, I’m going back now to ask for some major thoughts from God. If He cared enough for me to find it again today, He cares to tell me a thing or two. I know I wrestle with pride; so aware that it is a big part of what satan would use to take me down. Other questions to think about: “Is spiritual ambition driving you? Are you attempting to exalt yourself instead of waiting to be positioned properly?” Thanks for opening my eyes, and making go back and meditate properly.
Oh, you and I know the same “friend”- Pride. It’s a struggle every day, and it can crop up veiled in many disguises. It’s a constant turning away from pride and toward the Lord, which you seem to do every day. CS Lewis says that it is those who say they are not tempted by pride that are ultimately the most prideful.
By the way, I’m back online (wireless access at the hospital) and LOVE your new hair cut and picture!
Blessings! And thanks for your prayers, friend!!
Such hard lessons. They are not fun to have to learn but, you are right, God has the perfect plan for us!! I know pride as well!!
God Bless!
Oh I struggle with that one too Iris. I read somewhere, not too long ago, that pride is at the root of every sin. I think that must be true. It takes so many subtle forms. Even when I think I’m being humble, there is a bit of pride that sneaks in on that.
Your heart is so tender and moldable – I know the Lord is pleased when you recognize the problem and confess it. He loves you so very much.
I think most of us struggle with humility. It is hard when we see others getting what we think we deserve. It is good that the Lord holds us back until we are ready to move in the direction HE wants us to go. GReat post.
Girl do I know about this. It hit me last week and it was not even a job it was about praying for someone. God gave me a little check and it came from my pastor. Boy was my face red. I said I was sorry and moved on. Someone once said, When you say you don’t have a problem with pride, then you do. Hmmmm.
Me, prideful? Never, I’m too perfectly humble to have pride…opps *blush*
Hehehehe I joke, but I too suffer with pride, its a bind but we have victory over all these things in Jesus Christ. I guess God gently reminds us, we repent and yey! freedom from pride.
Hugs and blessings.
p.s. I’ll be ya there’s an even better position that God is saving you for! 🙂
…lol, that should be ‘I’ll bet ya..’ not ‘I’ll be ya’
I believe we all struggle here…Any time we have one small measure of ‘success’ Satan will twist that thing to make us believe it was actually us who accomplished it instead of God. I ask God all the time to remind me of the abyss from which He brought me every time I think too highly of myself…Talk about a humbling..:)
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Oh Iris…you and I are living in parallel universe’s I think cause this has been what my last few days have been like…..I won’t go into detail but I am upset that someone else is getting something I should rightfully have….I am praying the prayer with you girl…..thanks for sharing it because it’s convicting me to get on my knees!
Blessings
Just find your blog and read your article by accident. I am a christian,too. I accepted the Lord as my savior in 1997. I also have so many lessons in my life to learn. I think every stage in our lives, the Lord will give us new lessons. He just want us to be more alike him.
Forget to induce me, I am a christian in China. I so so glad to find so wonderful christian blog. I like it.