RESTORED

I wanted to share something special with you tonight. Sometimes I struggle with Bitterness, Rebellion and Pride among other things. And it just so happens that the Lord has placed an audio book (podcast) in my lap which addresses these things, free from the Daily Audio Bible. The Podcast is called "Restored" and it's been a wonderful "read" so far. I'm on lesson 7 of 8.

Sometimes I try to rely on myself to get out of a situation, solve financial problems, make a relationship happen, etc. It's all under my own power, but it's flawed. Often self-sufficiency spawns pride and the "I did it myself" attitude. The end result is often less than God's best, had I simply relied on His strength and resources. If we're self exalting, what does that do with our relationship with God? Wasn't Satan created from Lucifer, out of a prideful heart? Didn't he want to raise himself up above God in authority and power? When we're full of arrogance and pride, what do we try to do? Jockey for jobs? Degrees? Wealth? There's nothing wrong with any of these things. However, it's a matter of the heart in how they're obtained or administered for the kingdom of God.

Do you struggle with Pride?

Deuteronomy 8:17-20

17 You may say to yourself, "My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me." 18 But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today.

19 If you ever forget the LORD your God and follow other gods and worship and bow down to them, I testify against you today that you will surely be destroyed. 20 Like the nations the LORD destroyed before you, so you will be destroyed for not obeying the LORD your God.

Good Night