I NEED YOU
I Peter 5:6-7
"Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you."
In the context, Peter seems to relate our submission to others to our submission to God. Perhaps the pride that keeps me from humbling myself before others is the same pride that keeps me from humbling myself before God. Pride says, "I don't need you. I can handle this alone." Humility recognizes my need for help. Pride keeps me from asking for help, so I bear my burdens
alone. I seem to think it is a sign of weakness to ask for help. But humility says, "I need help." And God says, "I will help carry your burdens because I care about you." Jesus said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit" – those humble enough to know their need for God (Matthew 5:3). God's mighty hand is strong to help. O precious Savior, help me conquer my pride.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Humility is an attitude that recognized the need for help, and asks for it.
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Have a "helped" day. Love you.
I Peter 5:6-7
"Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you."
In the context, Peter seems to relate our submission to others to our submission to God. Perhaps the pride that keeps me from humbling myself before others is the same pride that keeps me from humbling myself before God. Pride says, "I don't need you. I can handle this alone." Humility recognizes my need for help. Pride keeps me from asking for help, so I bear my burdens
alone. I seem to think it is a sign of weakness to ask for help. But humility says, "I need help." And God says, "I will help carry your burdens because I care about you." Jesus said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit" – those humble enough to know their need for God (Matthew 5:3). God's mighty hand is strong to help. O precious Savior, help me conquer my pride.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Humility is an attitude that recognized the need for help, and asks for it.
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Have a "helped" day. Love you.
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