May 06, 2016
One of the greatest indications of humility (which is the doorway to everything) is gratitude. Show me a man who is not consistently thankful, and I will show you a man who is proud; who feels entitled; who thinks that HE has accomplished all that has happened around him.
But the right posture for a man is to constantly remember God. “Every good and perfect gift comes down from above,” James reminds us . . . and wise is the man who sees and acknowledges this provision.
A READY PRAISE
It's illustrated by the right use of pronouns.
The usual thought and expression of man is ""Well I did this,” and “I did that."" But a humble, grateful man turns that conversation upward with the overuse of another pronoun. Look how the Psalmist exhibits this as he recounts what has happened in Israel's history in Psalm 105.
Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name;
Make known His deeds among the peoples.
Sing to Him, sing praises to Him;
Speak of all His wonders.
Glory in His holy name;
And so the last statement is appropriate: ""Praise THE LORD"" Don't give praise to a man, a program, a leader...let it rest where it is due. Praise HIM.
It might be a good time for you to check your pronouns. And if they're off, turn them upward, constantly and gratefully. For, as Spurgeon said of his life, our lives are “all of grace.”
March 11, 2025
God knows what He is about. Always include in your request the greatest prayer—the prayer of surrender. “Lord, Your will be done.” This is the prayer, when humbly prayed, that will always be answered and yield the most valuable result from the God who loves us best ... even if the answer is hard.
March 05, 2025
Every created man or woman must make their choice. What will you do with God? Will you embrace or reject Him? Draw near or run away? Trust and serve Him or doubt God and serve yourself? This foundational choice determines everything.
March 04, 2025
As you evaluate your faith, is it “God and?” God and others. God and the world’s ideas. God and my best thoughts thrown in. God and some money. God and a clear path. Or simply: God. Are you vainly clinging to the idea that you need more than Him?
