You know the feeling....if only they would listen to me and do what I've suggested, everything would be fine. LOL...how I struggle with thinking too highly of my own opinion. There is comfort in knowing I'm not alone in this struggle. As I watch my co-workers, peers, friends and relatives it is obvious we all battle this ugly giant.
Do I think too highly of myself? too lowly of others? too little of God's sovereignty? What is it that causes me to slip back into an opinionated buffoon? What is it that triggers a "know it all" response or the "do it my way" response?
Even if I've got the right answer, sometimes I should be still and allow someone else to offer their thoughts and try it out. Many times there is more than one answer. Often, it is a matter of control...fear that something will go wrong if I don't step in. But, if God really is God, what's the big deal? Isn't He capable of handling all things? I've made many mistakes in my life and out of these errors, God has provided character, heart change and wisdom.
If I'm the ONLY one who can handle something, why isn't everyone just like me? Seriously, thinking I'm that important is pretty ridiculous. God doesn't NEED me, He WANTS me to be in relationship with Him. It's important to Him we talk regularly and for my heart to transform daily. He wants us to receive His love and to love Him back. Out of this, we are transformed as we pursue Him.
Granted, there are times I am to step in and voice my thoughts. If I stay close to God, these times are more evident and I am more confident when doing so. When I have neglected my time with Him, my opinion is often just that, my opinion.
Challenge for Today: Be silent for one day. Allow others to step up and share their insights. Seek God's voice to guide you when to speak and when not to speak.
Do I think too highly of myself? too lowly of others? too little of God's sovereignty? What is it that causes me to slip back into an opinionated buffoon? What is it that triggers a "know it all" response or the "do it my way" response?
Even if I've got the right answer, sometimes I should be still and allow someone else to offer their thoughts and try it out. Many times there is more than one answer. Often, it is a matter of control...fear that something will go wrong if I don't step in. But, if God really is God, what's the big deal? Isn't He capable of handling all things? I've made many mistakes in my life and out of these errors, God has provided character, heart change and wisdom.
If I'm the ONLY one who can handle something, why isn't everyone just like me? Seriously, thinking I'm that important is pretty ridiculous. God doesn't NEED me, He WANTS me to be in relationship with Him. It's important to Him we talk regularly and for my heart to transform daily. He wants us to receive His love and to love Him back. Out of this, we are transformed as we pursue Him.
Granted, there are times I am to step in and voice my thoughts. If I stay close to God, these times are more evident and I am more confident when doing so. When I have neglected my time with Him, my opinion is often just that, my opinion.
Challenge for Today: Be silent for one day. Allow others to step up and share their insights. Seek God's voice to guide you when to speak and when not to speak.
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