Just when I thought I had conquered the flooding of negative thoughts toward someone it all came crashing down on me last night when I realized I was just stuffing those thoughts somewhere deep within my heart. Sometimes it is just plain yucky to see what comes out of me when that happens. My sinful nature o
vertakes me and I realize that all along when I thought I was doing "good" I was in reality trying in my own strength to fight this battle. The only thing GOOD that can come from something like this is seeing firsthand how rotten and wretched I am. There is nothing GOOD in me but Christ and only in Him will I boast.This time I am facing this battle with scripture. Philippians 2:3 is a great reminder to my spirit when my flesh is OH SO VERY WEAK. Only through Christ can I be humble and only through Him can I "consider others better than myself."
And only through the Cross do I have this power.
Thank you Lord for the power of the cross and the power of Christ.
Happy Weekend!
2 comments:
Wow. You are SOO right on. I can completely relate to you many times. So many times I have the will to do the right thing but just try on my own and flop. Uhh... when will I ever learn! :) I'm so grateful God has so much unconditional, constant love and He's still there when I come to my senses and realize I can't do these things on my own.
We really enjoyed seeing you guys tonight. Thanks for coming.
Holly
I am in this same place you are right now! Pray for me and I will for you! :) -Sara Cummins
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