Christian Reflection and Prayer

 
Scripture: 
 
"You rescue those who are humble, but you humiliate 
the proud. Psalm 18:27 NLT 
 
The high and lofty one who inhabits eternity, the Holy One,  
says this: "I live in that high and holy place with those  
whose spirits are contrite and humble. I refresh the humble  
and give new courage to those with repentant hearts." 
Isaiah 57:15 NLT 
 
Reflection: 
 
I really can't begin to tell you how many sermons I have 
heard on the subject of Pride and Humility. I've given a few 
myself. We are constantly reminded that the original sin was 
the sin of pride. Adam and Eve were so full of pride they elevated 
themselves above God. Boy did they Blow It. Then we are told 
to be humble, a kind of self effacing humility. To elevate yourself 
above God is wrong, but to destroy one's self-worth is certainly 
not acceptable because it cheapens the high worth God placed 
upon us when He created us in His own image. Contrary to 
what Martin Luther stated we are not worms. We are people 
that God loved so much He gave His Son to die for our sins. 
You see we have great value in God's eyes. My goal is to 
see myself as God sees me. 
 
Prayer: 
 
Oh Lord thank you for creating me in your own image. 
Make humble to the fact that you are my creator, and 
that Your love is my biggest desire. THANK YOU GOD 
FOR BEING GOD